Lab Technician

Syensqo; Mount Pleasant (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Maternity/Paternity leave (16+ weeks)

Training platform for all employees

Free well-being sessions

Job summary

Syensqo invites applications for a Lab Technician to perform accurate analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished product samples in a hands-on laboratory environment. You will support safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining rigorous 5S and lab practices. Reporting to Laboratory Supervisor, you will interact with production personnel, use LabWare LIMS, and work with multiple instruments.

A.S./A.A. degree plus relevant experience is required; B.S.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Preferred: BS in Chemistry or related field.
• Must interact and communicate with production personnel and supervision.
• Able to provide accurate, timely analytical results amid changing priorities.
• High initiative; actively seeks new tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine analysis of materials, in-process and finished products.
• Ensure compliance with IMS requirements and site quality policies.
• Lead selected operational improvement initiatives and contribute to safety and quality.
• Develop and validate analytical methods; maintain lab equipment and housekeeping.
• Communicate effectively across shifts and with supervision.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Attendance

Overtime willingness

Customer focus

Collaborative innovation

Accountability

People development

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent work experience

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field

Tools

LabWare LIMS

MS Word

MS Excel

GC

HPLC

IC

TOC Analyzer

ICP

pH Meters

FTIR

Spectrophotometers

Titrators

Job description

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come. We are looking for: Lab Technician

• The principal function of this position is to provide accurate and timely analysis of all routine and non‑routine raw materials, in‑process, and finished product samples.
• Performs duties in a manner that supports the site’s HSE, quality and business key objectives. Support advancement initiatives in the areas of Safety, Zero Defect, Customer Focus and Operations Improvement through utilization of a continuous improvement culture. Ensure strict adherence to site quality policy and procedures.
• Lead selected operational improvement initiatives as assigned.

We can count on you to:

• Perform all routine and non‑routine analysis required by the site.
• Ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System (IMS) requirements
• Interact with site personnel to resolve issues with products, raw materials, and resale product Certificates of Analyses (COA’s).
• Understand and work with a variety of computer software packages including MS Word, MS Excel, LabWare LIMS, and data collection software.
• Participate in the development and validation of analytical methods.
• Maintain and progress 5S, visual workplace, housekeeping, and lab improvement tasks.
• Troubleshoot and maintain the lab instrumentation such as GCs, HPLCs, IC, Total Organic Carbon Analyzer, ICP, pH Meters, FTIR, various spectrophotometers, titrators, etc.
• Effectively communicate between shifts and supervision regarding difficult technical questions that may arise.
• Recognize and suggest resolution to method problems.
• Recognize and properly communicate process upsets.
• Team member of the Emergency Response Team with the ability to carry out First Responder duties.
• Follow and adhere to all site and regulatory requirements including proper handling of laboratory waste.
• Conformance to all safety, quality, customer, regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Within six (6) months of employment, complete various training for regulatory requirements and hazardous waste management procedures relevant to this position and complete any required refresher training thereafter. This position may further include responding to emergencies, requiring familiarization with emergency procedures, emergency equipment, and emergency systems. ENV107C Hazardous Waste Personnel Training Matrix for additional training information.

You will bring:

• Associates Degree or equivalent work experience
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science Chemistry or other related field
• Must be able to interact and communicate with production personnel and supervision.
• Must be able to provide accurate and timely analytical results while dealing with multiple and ever‑changing priorities.
• Must have a high degree of initiative and actively seek new tasks and job responsibilities.
• Requires regular, dependable attendance.
• Works overtime as required to meet Key X’s
• Strong Customer Focus
• Collaborative Innovation
• Empower & Be Accountable
• Develop People

Working conditions:

• Laboratory and office environment
• Frequent interruptions and urgent deadlines
• Work overtime as required to achieve key business objectives
• Must be able to work during an off‑shift and work can include weekend call outs

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports directly to the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Interacts regularly with production employees, including Operations Engineers, Operations Manager, hourly employees, Procurement, Logistics, HSE & Quality Manager, and Site Technical Engineers

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The U.S. base annual salary reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $65,000 - $70,000/annually. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• Relocation assistance may be offered dependent on candidate's current location
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co‑parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well‑being sessions (physical and psychological)

About Us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.