Polymer Lab Technician - QC & Analysis

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Oman Shell is seeking a Laboratory Technician at our United States polyethylene manufacturing facility. You will perform routine and non-routine testing, document results, calibrate instruments, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and safety standards.

You will collaborate with production, quality, and technical teams to generate accurate analytical data, support investigations into product quality issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a clean, organized

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, technical documents, and lab protocols.
• Experience in a manufacturing laboratory environment and using LIMS.
• Knowledge of GLP, ISO 9001, and quality management systems.
• Experience with polymer testing methods and analytical instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine testing of polyethylene products.
• Document and report laboratory results accurately and timely.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Follow approved analytical methods and safety requirements.
• Monitor quality data and identify trends or deviations needing investigation.
• Provide analytical support to help resolve product quality and production issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration across teams

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Laboratory data integrity

Education

Associate degree in a scientific discipline

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Melt Index

Gas Chromatography

Mass Spectrometry

X-ray Fluorescence

Inductively Coupled Plasma

Total Organic Carbon

Job description

Oman Shell is seeking a Laboratory Technician at our United States polyethylene manufacturing facility. You will perform routine and non-routine testing, document results, calibrate instruments, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and safety standards.

You will collaborate with production, quality, and technical teams to generate accurate analytical data, support investigations into product quality issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a clean, organized