Laboratory Technician: Polymer Testing & R&D Support

LANXESS; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Work-life balance

Training & development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

You will perform polymer-related weighing, mixing and testing, assist with lab method creation and regulatory documentation, and help ensure safe, compliant operations in the plant lab environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a lab environment.
• Hands-on capability with polymer weighing, mixing, compounding and testing equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer interactions.
• Demonstrated teamwork and ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, ISO 9001, safety and continuous improvement practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory experiments, product evaluations, application testing and standardized test methods.
• Mix and test products designed by Application Technology team, including samples and prototypes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of test procedures and summarize lab results.
• Conduct physical testing to support customer requests and product troubleshooting.
• Support Wood Fiber product testing and assist Chardon plant chemist as needed.
• Create and maintain test methods, SDS, ISO documents and other technical files.

Skills

Polymer lab techniques

Strong communication

Teamwork & organization

Documentation & data reporting

Education

BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science or related field

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation software

Job description

You will perform polymer-related weighing, mixing and testing, assist with lab method creation and regulatory documentation, and help ensure safe, compliant operations in the plant lab environment.