Laboratory Technician

Covestro AG; New Martinsville (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestro AG is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform, document, and communicate results of routine and semi-routine analytical testing of in-process, finished goods, and raw materials, including COA evaluations. The role emphasizes safety, instrument calibration, and data integrity, with rotating 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities include supporting customers, maintaining quality systems, and contributing to lab reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biology.
• Lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow all documented safety procedures.
• Perform, document, and communicate results of routine analytical testing.
• Calibrate and maintain instruments under maintenance programs.
• Participate in electronic disposition of finished goods and SAP.
• Work as part of a team to maintain shift productivity.
• Availability for unscheduled off-hours consultation.

Skills

Algebra knowledge

Computers

Teamwork

Safety commitment

Emergency vehicle driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biology

Tools

Sample Manager

SAP

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

As a Laboratory Technician, this role will be accountable to perform, document, and communicate results of routine and semi-routine analytical testing of in process, finished goods and lab reliability samples as well raw materials including COA evaluations.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Follow all documented safety procedures.
• Actively participate in safety efforts and to meet the laboratory responsibilities for plant emergency response, including driving the emergency vehicle.
• Perform, document, and communicate results of routine and semi-routine analytical testing of in process, finished goods and lab reliability samples as well raw materials including COA evaluations.
• Calibrate and maintain instruments under the preventive maintenance and reliability programs.
• Participate in the electronic disposition of finished goods and to confirm lot numbers in Sample Manager and SAP.
• Perform housekeeping of laboratory facilities, including restocking of supplies.
• Work as part of a team effort to maintain the productivity of the shift.
• Perform special duties and projects as requested by supervision.
• Assist in providing support for customers special needs.
• Implement and participate in applicable Quality management requirements.
• Work in a safe and organized fashion with emphasis on minimizing chemical exposure potential.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and projects in the normal workday on 12-hour shift.
• Provide quality test results in a timely manner.
• Use Sample Manager and SAP to meet product requirements.
• Knowledge of quality assurance testing and quality systems.
• Motivated and self-directed.
• Review and statistically comprehend analytical data.
• Availability for unscheduled, off-hours consultation and/or call-in work with little or no notice.
• Participate in Fire and Gas Emergency team training and activities.
• Ability to determine if the sample tested meets the requirements documented.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemistry or biology related field
• Lab experience

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of algebra and computers
• Ability to drive the Emergency Vehicle (Fire Truck)
• Ability to adjust to a rotating shift schedule (12 hour)
• Capability to interact with others in a positive and professional team environment.
• Fulfill all department requirements (training, experience and testing) for the position.
• Must meet or exceed performance level requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety in all aspects of their duties and in their interaction with their coworkers.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Covestro is a world-leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials: innovative, sustainable and diverse. Guided by our purpose to make the world a brighter place, we develop products and solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible. And to this aim, we are focusing fully on the circular economy. There’s life at work and outside of work. At Covestro, we see the whole picture.