Senior Catalyst Lab Technician – Emissions & Materials

Umicore; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or equivalent experience, practical lab experience in chemistry or materials, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow procedures

Qualifications

• Associate degree in chemistry, materials science, process technology, or related field; or high school diploma with relevant lab experience.
• Hands-on experience in a chemical, materials, catalyst, or industrial laboratory.
• Ability to follow written procedures and perform basic laboratory calculations.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and sample traceability.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team.
• Strong 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 all safety, chemical-handling, waste-disposal, and equipment procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory.
• Collaborate effectively with technical and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Safety-focused

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Organized

Problem-solver

Team collaboration

Independent worker

Education

Associate degree in chemistry/related

High school diploma with lab experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or equivalent experience, practical lab experience in chemistry or materials, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow procedures