Polymer Lab Technician — Quality Testing & Flexible Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Pension plan

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Shell is seeking a Laboratory Technician at our United States polyethylene production facility to perform testing, analysis, and data reporting while maintaining quality systems. You will calibrate instruments, support audits, and collaborate across teams to ensure safe, reliable products.

A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline is preferred and experience in polymer testing is valued; flexible work options and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Legal status to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial lab environment.
• Knowledge of polymer testing methods and quality systems.
• Experience maintaining accurate lab records and data integrity.
• Familiarity with GLP/quality management systems and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine testing of polyethylene products for quality compliance.
• Document and report results accurately and promptly.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain lab instruments.
• Follow approved methods, safety procedures, and QA requirements.
• Monitor data trends and investigate deviations impacting quality.
• Provide analytical support to resolve product quality and production issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe lab environment.
• Prepare reagents and reference materials for testing.
• Collaborate with production, quality and technical teams to meet objectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement for efficiency and reliability.
• Complete testing within production and shipping timelines.
• Support audits with documentation and compliance evidence.

Skills

English proficiency

Laboratory experience

Communication

Collaboration across teams

Data integrity

Attention to safety procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Melt Index

Density testing

Gas Chromatography

Mass Spectrometry

TOC analysis

ICP

X-ray Fluorescence

Job description

Shell is seeking a Laboratory Technician at our United States polyethylene production facility to perform testing, analysis, and data reporting while maintaining quality systems. You will calibrate instruments, support audits, and collaborate across teams to ensure safe, reliable products.

A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline is preferred and experience in polymer testing is valued; flexible work options and competitive salary.