Lab Technician

Wacker Chemical Corporation; Calvert City (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance day 1

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellbeing fund

Hybrid work arrangements

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Career development

Community involvement support

Job summary

WACKER is hiring a Lab Technician for the Calvert City, KY site. The role provides routine analytical support, instrument calibration, and data handling per written procedures. You will contribute to safety, health, and quality improvements while supporting plant operations.

Required are a B.S. in chemistry or related field and at least one year of industrial lab experience. Proficiency with analytical instruments and strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in chemistry or related field.
• One year of industrial laboratory experience.
• Ability to comprehend and execute detailed procedures for wet chemistry methods and complex instruments.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine analytical and physical tests of materials and samples.
• Perform instrument calibration, maintenance, and standardization.
• Enter and report results using SAP or similar systems.
• Support safety, health, environmental, and quality initiatives.
• Balance workload to meet internal customer requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Typing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Tools

Gas chromatographs

Calorimeters

Spectrophotometers

Job description

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Calvert City,

we are looking for you as a(n) Lab Technician.

This is Us:

You know us. You just didn't know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on "Creating Tomorrow's Solutions". WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it's protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking a Lab Technician for our site in Calvert City, KY.

What you will do:

This position is accountable for providing routine analytical and technical support to the Wacker Calvert City Plant. Primarily performs routine analytical tests, instrument preventative maintenance, calibration, and standardization per written analytical procedures and other work instructions. Assist in problem-solving for safety, health, environmental, and product quality improvements under-documented guidelines and supervision. It is the responsibility of each employee to know, understand, and diligently practice our EH&S and Security policies and practices.

• Conducts routine analytical and physical tests of raw material, in-process, final materials, and environmental samples per established sample schedules and written procedures.
• Performs non-routine analytical and physical tests in support of technical, engineering, and plant trials
• Utilizes SAP and other electronic data systems to enter and communicate test results; generates Certificate of Analysis and exception reports on a timely basis to meet internal customer requirements.
• Conducts standardization and calibration tasks for equipment; preventative maintenance per established schedules, plus troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Maintains the laboratory shift employee Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality work processes per the Integrated Management System requirements. Utilize electronic systems to complete the required employee training requirements.
• Balances analytical workload per the internal customer requirements and needs in order to maintain the low-cost laboratory operating scenario.

What we need from you:

• Bachelor of Science with a concentration in chemistry or related science field; Industrial laboratory experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• One year of industrial laboratory experience or equivalent.
• Must have the ability to comprehend and accurately execute detailed procedures and instructions describing wet chemical methods and complex laboratory instrumentation such as gas chromatographs, calorimeters, spectrophotometers, and other analyzers. KSA #2
• Communication skills, both oral and written, are required to effectively interface with internal customers and suppliers.
• Teamwork, flexibility and the ability to adapt to change positively are necessary to be effective.
• Basic mathematical skills are required for computing data for finished test results that are required by the internal customers and regulatory compliance.
• A high degree of hand and eye coordination is required to perform laboratory tasks effectively, efficiently, and accurately.
• Many of the laboratory tests are micro in nature.
• Typing skills are required for computer data entry and use of various software packages.
• Travel (less than 5%)

What do we offer?

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

• Compensation and Incentive plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Support for Community Involvement

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skill and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.