Lab Technician

Wacker Chemie AG; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Parental leave

Hybrid work

401(k)

Education assistance

Career development

Community involvement

Job summary

WACKER is seeking a Lab Technician for its Calvert City, KY site. The role provides routine analytical and technical support, performing tests, calibrations, and standardizations per approved procedures to support safety, health, environmental, and product quality goals.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in chemistry or related field with lab experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a team while handling various lab instruments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with a concentration in chemistry or related science field; industrial laboratory experience may count in lieu of a degree.
• One year of industrial laboratory experience or equivalent.
• Ability to comprehend and accurately execute detailed procedures and instructions describing wet chemical methods and complex laboratory instrumentation.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, to interface with internal customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine analytical and physical tests of raw material, in-process, final materials, and environmental samples per schedules and procedures.
• Performs non-routine analytical and physical tests in support of technical, engineering, and plant trials.
• Uses SAP and other electronic data systems to enter and communicate test results; generates COAs and reports.
• Conducts standardization and calibration tasks for equipment; performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of lab instruments.
• Maintains EH&S and Quality work processes in the lab and completes required training in electronic systems.
• Manages analytical workload to meet internal customer requirements and maintain low-cost lab operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Typing

Math skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Gas chromatographs

Calorimeters

Spectrophotometers

Laboratory instrumentation

SAP

Job description

Job Location (Short): Calvert City, KY, USA, 42029

Posting Start Date: 8/19/26

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?

• 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
• 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, 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.