Polymer Lab Technician: Quality & Data Insights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation (up to 6 weeks)

Paid holidays (up to 11)

Job summary

Shell Laboratory in the United States is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform testing and analysis of polyethylene products, ensuring quality and customer requirements. You will generate analytical data, maintain equipment, and follow quality procedures as part of a collaborative team with production, quality, and technical colleagues.

The role involves operating and calibrating lab instruments, reporting results, and supporting audits while adhering to ISO 9001 and site standards.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Associate degree in a scientific discipline.
• English language proficiency to read and interpret safety procedures and lab documents.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine testing of polyethylene products to verify quality.
• Document and report laboratory results accurately and timely.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration across teams

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Lab experience

Quality systems knowledge

LIMS proficiency

Data integrity

Education

Associate degree in a scientific discipline

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Melt Index

Density testing

Gas Chromatography

Mass Spectrometry

Total Organic Carbon analysis

Inductively Coupled Plasma

X-ray Fluorescence

Job description

Shell Laboratory in the United States is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform testing and analysis of polyethylene products, ensuring quality and customer requirements. You will generate analytical data, maintain equipment, and follow quality procedures as part of a collaborative team with production, quality, and technical colleagues.

The role involves operating and calibrating lab instruments, reporting results, and supporting audits while adhering to ISO 9001 and site standards.