Laboratory Technician (150220)

Evonik; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation in Delaware County, PA seeks a Laboratory Technician to support the continuous production process through sampling, testing, and release of precipitated silica products. You will maintain accurate data records, calibrate lab equipment, and ensure GMP and food safety practices are followed at the Chester site.

The role requires an Associate degree in a science-related field (Bachelor’s preferred), familiarity with SAP, MS Excel/Access, and a solid understanding of statistics.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in science; Bachelor’s degree preferred, chemistry-related.
• Experience with SAP and basic statistics is a plus.
• Strong data management and accurate, timely updates to files.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and strong judgement.

Responsibilities

• Perform all laboratory functions safely and support the safety program.
• Sample and test the continuous production process and adjust as needed to maintain quality.
• Prevent cross-contamination during changeovers and testing.
• Conduct finished product testing and release to support shipping schedules.
• Maintain notebooks and computer files for data retrieval.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and calibrations for accuracy.
• Collaborate with Production Operators to ensure product quality and testing support.
• Perform environmental and plant utility testing to ensure permit compliance.
• Assist in training new laboratory technicians.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and process controls.
• Adhere to ISO-9000 procedures and documentation requirements.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Statistical analysis

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in science

Bachelor of Science preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

What we offer

At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed.

Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!

Find out more about the many benefits we offer:

https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html

Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik:

https://www.evonik.com/en/news/meet-the-team.html

The Laboratory Technician has the primary responsibility for the sampling, testing, and monitoring the continuous process of manufacturing precipitated silica. The testing, evaluation, and release of the finished product is also included in these responsibilities.

Employee is responsible for adhering and practicing the GMP and Food safety procedures and controls implemented within the boundaries of their job function at the Chester site.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all laboratory functions in a safe manner and actively support the safety program.
• Sample and test the continuous production process.Perform any adjustments as necessary to maintain product quality.
• Conduct any additional testing to ensure changeovers in products prevents cross contamination.
• Perform the finished product testing and release in a timely manner to facilitate shipping schedule.
• Maintain notebooks and computer files in a neat and organized manner to facilitate data retrieval.
• Maintain the lab equipment and calibrations as required to ensure accurate and consistent results.
• Maintain an open dialog with Production Operators to ensure product quality and provide testing support as required.
• Conduct required testing for Environmental and plant utilities to ensure compliance to permit requirements.
• Assist in training of new laboratory technicians.
• Participate in the quality improvement activities at the plant.
• Conduct statistical evaluations and process controls as applicable.
• Adhere to the procedures defined under the ISO-9000 certification.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of an Associate degree in a science related field. A Bachelor of Science and study related to the field of chemistry in preferred.
• Basic computer skills in MS Excel, MS Access.Experience with SAP would be a plus.
• Basic understanding of statistics also a plus. maintain the accurate and timely updating of the plant analytical data files.
• The incumbent needs sound judgement skills to evaluate the testing results and respond in an appropriate manner to ensure product quality.The incumbents actions and decisions have a direct impact on the product quality, production costs and supply chain reliability.This position requires sufficient independence to fulfill these activities with a minimum of supervision.
• This position has the primary responsibility of monitoring product quality by conducting various testing and evaluating the results against the parameters established to maintain product within specification. This testing consists of physical testing and instrumental testing.The evaluation of the results requires specific knowledge regarding the chemical production process to determine the appropriate actions to be initiated when results warrant action.
• This position is responsible for maintenance & calibration of the laboratory equipment. This also includes maintaining the laboratory supplies as needed.
• Included with the production support activities are additional testing for compliance of the wastewater system.This requires precise testing to monitor the effluent of the plant for environmental compliance.

Company is Evonik Corporation