Senior Laboratory Technician

Umicore Group; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

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

Required qualifications include an associate degree in chemistry, materials science, process technology, or related field, or a high school diploma with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in chemistry, materials science, process technology, or a related field, or a high school diploma with relevant lab experience.

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

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in chemistry or materials-related field

High school diploma with relevant lab experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Umicore Market Solutions

A global organisation. It's not just those in our industrial sites and technical centres that are vital to Umicore's growth. Across our enterprise functions we ensure that we continue to grow and evolve - whether it's by making sure our decisions are commercially viable, enhancing our reputation, building new customer relationships or finding the right people who can build on what we've already achieved. The variety of our work means we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Laboratory Technician to support catalyst preparation and laboratory experimentation. This role works closely with scientists, engineers, analytical teams, and other technicians to prepare samples, conduct experiments, document results, and maintain a safe and organized laboratory.

Key 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.

Who we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in chemistry, materials science, process technology, or a related field; or
• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant laboratory, chemical-processing, catalyst-manufacturing, or materials-preparation 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to three years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience with catalysts, coatings, slurries, inorganic materials, or chemical formulations.
• Experience with washcoating, impregnation, drying, or calcination.
• Experience operating laboratory mixers, pH meters, ovens, furnaces, or similar equipment.
• Familiarity with SCR catalysts, emissions-control systems, metal oxides, or supported catalysts.
• Experience working within established safety, quality, or environmental systems.
• Safety-focused
• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Reliable and accountable
• Organized and adaptable
• Practical problem-solver
• Collaborative team member

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers.

We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds.

As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits.

With all this and more, imagine what you could do?