Lab Technician

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Retirement plans

Health programs

Job summary

LANXESS is seeking a laboratory technician to operate performance testing equipment and perform ASTM/SAE/FTM testing on raw materials, intermediates, and produced samples in our US facility. The role includes maintaining calibration, validating results, and supporting audits.

You will work with ICP/HPLC/GC/FTIR, wet chemistry methods, and rigorous documentation, interfacing with SAP/LIMS, and contributing to product quality and process improvements within a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field; relevant lab testing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with ICP, HPLC, GC, FTIR strongly desired.
• Experience with wet chemistry analysis and titration methods.

Responsibilities

• Operate performance testing equipment and ensure maintenance, calibration, and repairs.
• Perform ASTM, SAE, and FTM testing of materials, intermediates, and samples.
• Characterize ultra-clean requirements using spectroscopic counters.
• Conduct quantitative gravimetric Millipore filtration analysis.
• Apply wet chemical titration methods including Karl Fischer.

Skills

Attention to detail and communication

Wet chemistry experience

Strong written and verbal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

High School diploma with significant testing experience

Tools

ICP

HPLC

GC

FTIR

Job description

Job Highlights

• Operate performance testing equipment and analytical instrumentation as well as insuring proper maintenance, calibration, and repairs when needed.
• Perform detailed ASTM, SAE, and FTM testing of key characteristics for raw materials, intermediates, production batches, and R&D/Technical Service samples
• Aviation-specific performance testing, Viscometric testing, tribology testing, foam/emulsion testing, grease testing
• Characterization of ultra-clean requirements using Spectroscopic light scattering particle counters
• Quantitative gravimetric Millipore filtration analysis
• Wet chemical titration methods including Karl Fisher, total acid/base number
• Specific Gravity, Pour/Flash/Fire Point, Electrical properties
• Analytical analysis using ICP, HPLC, GC, and FTIR
• Perform routine control charting on critical tests and troubleshoot/communicate deviations or trends
• Operate Production laboratory to test inline packaged material and authorize line approvals to package manufactured product as well as provide support to Production for maintaining product quality and integrity
• Maintain accurate, well-organized, and defensible documentation of all results – interface with software such as SAP/LIMS
• Support root-cause analysis investigations and corrective actions with data compilation, lab blends, and testing
• Participate in both internal quality audits and external customer audits of the laboratory performance
• Develop improvements in the accuracy and efficiency of the laboratory processes
• Perform PTHAs, JSAs, and support plant/department Safety and 5S initiatives.

Experience / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field with a few years of lab testing experience is preferred, High School diploma with significant testing experience is a minimum.
• Familiarity with ICP, HPLC, GC, and FTIR is strongly desired.
• Experience with wet chemistry analysis and titration methods.
• Must have a high attention to detail and strong written and verbal communications skills.

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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What we offer

• Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. The targeted established pay range for this position is $66,100 to $110,100. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on hiring budger, internal equity, and the candidate's work experience, education, and skill level.
• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• DiversityLANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

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