Sr Lab Technical Operator - Billerica, MA Onsite

Cabot-Corporation; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

401K plan

Vision and dental insurance

Annual bonus

Job summary

Cabot Corporation in Billerica, MA is seeking a Sr Lab Technical Operator to perform carbon black feedstock testing and process simulations. You will set up instruments, run analyses, calibrate equipment, and maintain data integrity while following SH&E procedures. The role supports analytical testing within the Technology Organization's Analytical Department.

The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration to develop robust test methods and interpret results for process optimization.

Qualifications

• Secondary degree or 2-year technical associates with related experience.
• Broad knowledge of laboratory testing equipment and protocols.
• Strong troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues.
• Safety-minded and able to follow testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up analytical equipment for feedstock analysis.
• Characterize carbon black feedstock and perform process simulations.
• Prepare materials and adjust testing parameters within defined ranges.
• Enter data, generate summaries, and identify trends.
• Calibrate testing equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Maintain safety and adhere to SH&E procedures.

Skills

Laboratory equipment

Troubleshooting

Data entry

Education

Secondary degree

Associates degree in technical discipline

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations. If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply!

As a Sr Lab Technical Operator, you will be joining the Analytical Department within Cabot’s technology organization at the Billerica, MA location. Working under minimal supervision you will perform a variety of standard and non-routine activities related to chemical and physical testing of carbon black feedstock. Primary responsibility involves operating complex equipment for feedstock characterization and process simulation testing. You may also support additional hands‑on testing of various materials within Analytical using established methodologies and instrumentation.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Set up analytical equipment for feedstock analysis.
• Conduct carbon black feedstock characterization and process simulation testing.
• Prepare materials for routine and non-routine testing and adjust testing parameters within defined ranges.
• Ensure that tests are conducted thoroughly and on a timely basis.
• Good understanding of how the equipment/processes work.
• May work with others to develop test methods for new or existing pieces of equipment.
• Keep notes, enter data to database.
• Generate, organize data, provide summary interpretation to identify issues and trends as necessary.
• Calibrate testing equipment and perform routine maintenance, as needed.
• Adhere to all intellectual property standards throughout area of responsibility.
• Support efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.
• Strictly follow and comply with all SH&E procedures, standards and regulations and constantly strive for Excellence in the field of Safety, Health and preservation of the Environment.
• Maintain work area in compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Participates in scheduled safety meetings and completes safety training requirements.

What You’ll Bring to Cabot:

• Secondary degree with a minimum of 4 years of related experience, OR Associates degree in technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years of related experience
• Broad knowledge of laboratory testing equipment and protocols.
• Preferably experience with high-temperature, pressurized laboratory systems.
• Strong troubleshooting ability for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to laboratory procedures.
• Capacity to identify out-of-range results and note unusual patterns.
• Ability to classify and organize data in a logical and orderly way as well as plan work to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Quality and precision oriented.
• Display great care in observing and following testing protocols.
• Collaborative attitude and inter-personal skills; willing to share information and resources with peers.
• Proficiency with computers and standard office applications.

How We’ll Support Your Success:

The pay range for this role is from $61,750 to $84,900. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skill, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, all positions are eligible for health benefits on the first day of employment, 401K savings plans, vision, dental and annual bonus based on company performance.

• Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.
• Growth –Training, great peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your influence, your position, and your compensation.
• Meaningful Work that is Valued – Customers are demanding sustainable solutions without compromising quality or performance. The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner future. It is an awesome feeling to know you’re making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, “I was a part of that.”
• Benefits, Vacation, Etc. – We offer a competitive package of benefits. Benefits begin on first day of employment.

Cabot Benefits Feedback – We are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.

At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds. Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, “Creating for Tomorrow,” we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability – today and into the future.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled/RC14001 Realizing we function better together than individually, Cabot Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and to empower employees to achieve exceptional results, without consideration of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employees’ and applicants’ disabilities or religious beliefs and practices, in accordance with applicable law. Cabot is committed to supporting and maintaining a safe and environmentally focused working environment. All employees are expected to uphold this commitment in every position. Nondiscrimination Policy with Respect to Discussion of Pay This is to advise that it is the policy of Cabot Corporation not to discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This policy, however, shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of that employee's essential job functions (such as in payroll or HR) discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless that disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or other action, including an investigation conducted by Cabot, or otherwise as required by law.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Background Checks

Cabot is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. All applicants conditionally offered a position must (a) complete and pass a background check and (b) complete a drug test and receive an acceptable test result. For certain manufacturing, quality and production positions, a pre‑employment physical may be required. Cabot Corporation is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company with locations in over 20+ countries. We combine our global perspective with local decision‑making to deliver performance that makes a difference in the markets we serve, from transportation and infrastructure to environment and consumer. Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. We empower individuals to take ownership of their careers and promote a culture where people feel encouraged to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and collaborate, creating a workplace where all employees can make an impact.