Senior Catalyst Lab Technician

Umicore AG & Co. KG; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore in Pasadena, TX is seeking a hands-on Senior Laboratory Technician to support catalyst preparation and laboratory experimentation. You will work with scientists, engineers, analytical teams, and other technicians to prepare samples, conduct experiments, document results, and maintain a safe and organized laboratory.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, experience in chemical/catalyst labs, meticulous record-keeping, and the ability to follow procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience in chemical, materials, catalyst, or industrial laboratory settings.
• Ability to follow written procedures and perform basic lab calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and traceability of samples.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team.
• Commitment to safe laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments according to approved procedures and test plans.
• Prepare chemical solutions, catalyst slurries, coated substrates, and catalyst samples.
• Perform weighing, mixing, dispersion, washcoating, impregnation, drying, and calcination.
• Operate laboratory equipment including balances, mixers, pH meters, pumps, ovens, and furnaces.
• Monitor experiments, identify unusual conditions, and support troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate and traceable records of samples, processing conditions, observations, and results.
• Follow safety, chemical-handling, waste-disposal, and equipment procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory.
• Collaborate effectively with technical and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Written and verbal communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in chemistry, materials science, process technology, or related field

High school diploma with relevant laboratory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Umicore in Pasadena, TX is seeking a hands-on Senior Laboratory Technician to support catalyst preparation and laboratory experimentation. You will work with scientists, engineers, analytical teams, and other technicians to prepare samples, conduct experiments, document results, and maintain a safe and organized laboratory.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, experience in chemical/catalyst labs, meticulous record-keeping, and the ability to follow procedures.