Laboratory Technician

Evonik; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 38,572 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO

401(k) plan

HSA

FSAs

Employee discounts

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a laboratory technician to perform in‑process, raw material, and final product testing according to established methods and quality standards. You will document analyses in lab notes and SAP, and operate FTNIR, KF Titration, Coulometry, Calorimetry, and Spectrometry equipment.

The role includes sampling, calibration, maintenance, and ensuring safe, compliant lab operations. Qualified candidates hold a four‑year natural science degree or a two‑year degree with laboratory

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in natural science or a two-year degree with lab work and experience.
• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Strong mathematics, communication, computer, and organizational skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and communicate results of routine and non‑routine tests.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety, hazardous waste management, and strict adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, raw material, and final product testing per established methods and quality standards.
• Document analyses clearly in lab notes and SAP.
• Sample material and observe manufacturer equipment in the plant.
• Calibrate, standardize, and maintain instruments per SOPs.
• Monitor and manage hazardous waste streams per regulations and company policy.
• Participate in lab housekeeping to maintain a safe environment.
• Communicate test results promptly to production and quality teams.
• Support continuous improvements in analytical accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
• Perform supportive lab duties to ensure production and shipment of quality products.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Result interpretation

Safety procedures

Education

Four‑year degree in natural science

Two-year degree with laboratory experience

Tools

FTNIR

KF Titration

Coulometry

Calorimetry

Spectrometry

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform in‑process, raw material, and final product testing according to established methods and quality standards.
• Document all analyses clearly and accurately in laboratory notes and electronic databases including SAP.
• Have a working knowledge of FTNIR, KF Titration systems, Coulometry, Calorimetry, and Spectrometry techniques and equipment.
• Sample material from the manufacturing facility and observe and document select manufacturing equipment in the plant.
• Perform instrument calibration, standardization, and routine maintenance according to SOPs.
• Monitor and manage laboratory hazardous waste streams, ensuring proper labeling, collection, and disposal per regulatory and company requirements.
• Participate in lab housekeeping, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Communicate test results promptly to production and quality teams.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in analytical accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
• Perform all supportive lab duties and other assigned work required to maintain effective and efficient laboratory services, ensuring production and shipment of quality products from the plant.

Requirements

• Four‑year degree in natural science (e.g., Chemistry, Biology) with laboratory classes; or a two‑year degree in a natural science with laboratory classes and two years of laboratory work experience.
• Able to work 12‑hour shifts on a rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong mathematics, communication, computer, and organizational skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and communicate results of routine and non‑routine tests.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety, hazardous waste management, and strict adherence to written procedures and SOPs.
• Experience in a laboratory and production facility setting involving exposure to chemicals and lab equipment.
• Must follow all company safety policies, including the use of required PPE.
• May involve standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to elevating safety and environmental compliance.

Compensation Details

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).

Pay: $28.41 per hour to start. Potential for increase after probation and training completion.

Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan
• 401(k) savings plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies, and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.