Technician Laboratory/QC

Cabot Corporation; Pampa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabot Corporation in Pampa, Texas seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform tests on carbon blacks and feedstock, set up equipment, and ensure accurate data recording. The role supports all Pampa facilities on a rotating 12-hour schedule, emphasizing safety and quality for customer specifications.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years lab experience, a high school diploma, and is proficient with MS Office. A valid driver’s license and willingness to overtime are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with technical/vocational training preferred.
• 1-3 years laboratory experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Proficient in lab data recording and basic math.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on carbon blacks and feedstock using lab devices.
• Set up and operate testing equipment for new tests.
• Notify supervisor of out-of-spec results for corrective action.
• Record data in spreadsheets and LIMS.
• Calibrate equipment and perform maintenance as needed.
• Assist with supplies inventory for the lab.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow safety and RC14001 guidelines.

Skills

Lab testing

Data entry

Communication

Math skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

2-year technical degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Your Role at Cabot

Cabot has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician located in our Development and Manufacturing Center in Pampa, Texas. In this role you will perform the necessary tests outlined in the Cabot Test Method manual on carbon blacks and carbon black feedstock. Your role is critical to ensuring that the Pampa Plant and the Pampa Development and Manufacturing Center's production meets customer requirements. This position will work a rotating 12-hour schedule supporting all Pampa facilities.

• Are you inspired to be on a winning team? Are you known for your integrity... for always doing the right thing?
• Are you curious, coachable, and passionate about learning? Are you interested in clean technology and sustainable business?

How You'll Make an Impact

Using your knowledge, skills and abilities, you will ensure our products meet various customer specifications. This role requires a self-motivated person with a positive attitude, strong organization skills, and urgency to make things happen. A successful candidate will be someone who can:

• Effectively and efficiently perform product and raw materials testing using laboratory devices and instrumentation
• Set up and operate testing equipment for new and special tests
• Identify and immediately communicate any out of specification test results to Pampa Facilities Operations to expedite corrective action

• Record test data in spreadsheets and / or tabulates and enter test results in Laboratory Information Management System
• Calibrate testing equipment and perform equipment maintenance as needed to ensure quality results

• Notify laboratory Lead Tech / Supervisor of needed supplies

• Identify and actively participate in continuous improvement opportunities

• Demonstrate safety minded and good housekeeping habits

• Actively follow Responsible Care 14001 (RC14001) guidelines

• Performs other duties as required and assumes additional responsibility as assigned.

What You'll Bring to Cabot

• Secondary education (High School); technical/vocational training. (2-year college/technical degree in math/science preferred)

• 1-3 years laboratory experience preferred.

• Must have valid driver's license

• General lab testing knowledge and mathematical skills to solve problems encountered in job. (Algebra, problem solving, etc.)

• Competent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office and Outlook applications including formatting, data entry, and written communication

• Willingness to work overtime and/or possible call outs when needed

• Ability to understand how quality affects the customer's needs

• Proficient communication skills: writing and verbal and must follow instructions and communicate clearly

• Collaborative attitude and inter-personal skills; willing to share information and resources with peers
• Ability to classify and organize data in a logical and orderly way as well as plan work to ensure timely completion of assignments

• Ability to lift items and equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.

• Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity to operate and perform basic service to laboratory equipment.
• Ability to focus for long periods of time
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Demonstrated Critical Thinking skills
• Ability to complete all essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.