Laboratory Technician

Shell; Monaca (Beaver County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company pension plan

401(k) plan

Job summary

Shell is seeking a Laboratory Technician at our United States manufacturing site. You will perform routine and non-routine testing to ensure polyethylene products meet quality standards and customer requirements, document results, and support production with accurate analytical data.

You will operate and maintain lab equipment, follow analytical methods and safety procedures, and assist with investigations of quality issues.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Associate degree in a scientific discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, technical documents, and lab protocols in English.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment within manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Knowledge of analytical laboratory techniques and polymer testing methods.
• Experience operating lab equipment and maintaining accurate records.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, statistical quality control, and GLP.
• Experience using laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and ensuring data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine testing of polyethylene products to verify specifications and quality standards.
• Document and report laboratory results accurately and promptly.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain lab instruments and equipment.
• Follow approved analytical methods, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Monitor data for trends and deviations needing investigation.
• Provide analytical support to resolve product quality and production issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Prepare and standardize reagents and reference materials.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Education

Associate degree in a scientific discipline

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Laboratory instruments

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Gas Chromatography

Mass Spectrometry

TOC (Total Organic Carbon)

Melt Index

Density testing

ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma)

X-ray Fluorescence

Job description

What's the role

As a Laboratory Technician, you will perform laboratory testing and analysis to ensure polyethylene products meet quality standards and customer requirements at our manufacturing facility in the United States. You'll support production by generating accurate and timely analytical data, maintaining laboratory equipment, and following established quality and safety procedures. You will also help investigate quality issues, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure reliable product certification. You'll be part of a collaborative team that works closely with production, quality, and technical colleagues to deliver safe, high-quality products for our customers.

What you'll be doing

• Perform routine and non-routine testing of polyethylene products to verify compliance with product specifications and quality standards.
• Document and report laboratory results accurately and in a timely manner.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Follow approved analytical methods, laboratory procedures, and safety requirements.
• Monitor product quality data and identify trends or deviations requiring investigation.
• Provide analytical support to help resolve product quality and production issues.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe laboratory environment.
• Prepare and standardise laboratory reagents and reference materials.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and technical teams to support operational objectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.
• Complete testing activities within required production and shipping timelines.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate documentation and demonstrating compliance with quality management systems.
• Comply with ISO 9001 requirements and site quality standards.

What you bring

Essential Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Associate degree in a scientific discipline.
• English language proficiency with the ability to read and interpret safety procedures, technical documents, operating instructions, and laboratory protocols.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment within manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Knowledge of analytical laboratory techniques and instrumentation, including polymer testing methods.
• Experience operating laboratory equipment and maintaining accurate laboratory records.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, statistical quality control, and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Experience using laboratory information management systems and maintaining data integrity.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across different teams.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline.
• Experience supporting polyethylene, polymer, petrochemical, or chemical manufacturing operations.
• Exposure to analytical techniques and instrumentation such as Melt Index, Density testing, Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Total Organic Carbon analysis, Inductively Coupled Plasma, and X-ray Fluorescence.

The base salary range for this position is $72,000.00 - 108,000.00 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.

For regular full-time or regular part‑time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non‑birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for short‑term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long‑Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long‑term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell's US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html .

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on