Laboratory Technician

Goodyear Dunlop Tires Germany GmbH; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Laboratory Technician to ensure high-quality production through rigorous testing and analysis. This role involves using advanced laboratory instrumentation, particularly gas chromatography, to provide accurate testing of raw materials and in-process products. The technician will also maintain lab equipment, certify material releases, and conduct environmental audits. Join a dynamic team committed to quality and compliance in a supportive and innovative environment where your contributions will directly impact product excellence and safety standards.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Sick and Vacation Time

Tire Discounts

Qualifications

• 3 years of lab experience preferred.
• Experience using lab instrumentation, especially gas chromatography.

Responsibilities

• Conduct final testing for all products prior to customer release.
• Maintain calibration records and participate in internal audits.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Basic Chemistry Knowledge

Data Entry Skills

Trend Analysis

Education

AAS in Laboratory Technology

BS in Laboratory Technology or Related Field

Tools

Gas Chromatography

Agilent Gas Chromatographs

ChemStation Software

Job description

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Laboratory Technician

Location:

Niagara Falls, NY, US

Company: Goodyear

Requisition ID: 125394
Sponsorship Available:No
Relocation Assistance Available:No

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Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Lab technician is responsible for providing accurate and reliable testing of incoming raw materials, in-process products, and environmental monitoring in support of an ISO 9001-certified facility. It works closely with operations to ensure the production of high-quality, specification-compliant products at optimal rates, while upholding the plant’s safety, environmental, and health standards.
The role requires experience using laboratory instrumentation, particularly gas chromatography with Agilent gas chromatographs and ChemStation software. Additional responsibilities include maintaining lab equipment and supplies to support efficient operations, certifying material releases to customers, maintaining quality records, and conducting quality and environmental audits. This position is critical to the quality department and may include additional duties to meet the facility’s quality and compliance objectives

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide final testing for all products prior to releasing to customers. These tests include melting points, iron content (XRF), and various chromatographic assay measurements using the provided data acqusition/storage software.

Conduct analysis for intermediate product prior to entertaining into finishing & raw materials used in the product as required.

Provide environmental sampling and reporting as needed. This includes working with city officials to obtain samples and accurate reporting for an ISO 14001 certified facility

Maintain calibration records for equipment and certifying standards

Participate and conduct internal audits for the QA department. This may include participating in internal auditor training for ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards

Education & Certifications:

Required AAS in the disciplines of laboratory technology, physics, chemistry or related field

Desired BS in laboratory technology, physics, chemistry or science related field with relative experience

Experience:

3 years of lab experience preferred.

Experience using lab instrumentation, especially gas chromatography with Agilent gas chromatographs and ChemStation Software

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Possess good analytical skills and knowledge of basic chemistry.

Possess advanced computer skills for data entry and trend analysis.

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About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate .

The pay range for this position isGGN07: 48184 - 89487/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on factors such-as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. Selected candidates may be eligible for a number of benefits, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, tuition assistance, sick and vacation time, as well as tire discounts .

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

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