Associate Technician - Quality Control
High school-level Quality / Testing roles on Crosslinked list a median of $54k (40 that show pay).
Run lab analysis of raw materials and batch samples and mold test specimens in a QC lab
Worth knowing
Might not be for you. Rotating 4x10 shift schedule with night shifts and overtime based on lab need; entry-level pay around $20/hr.
Core polymer roleOperation of injection molding equipment to prepare test specimens; laboratory analysis of incoming raw materials, in-process samples, and final batch samples
H-1B filings
Celanese filed 7 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.
Most common titles: Advanced Engineer, Chemical Process Technology, Process Engineer, Senior Specialist, Compounding Process Technology. Median filed pay: $116K a year.
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- Seniority
- Technician
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- High school
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Role
- Quality / Testing
- Schedule
- Compressed 4x10
Role details
Shifts
Day shift hours are 5am-3pm, 7am-5pm, or 9am-7pm. Night shifts are 5pm-3am, 7pm-5am, or 9pm-7am.
- Four 10-hour shifts on a rotating schedule: 2 weeks: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 2 weeks: Mon, Tue, Sat. Sun
First Shift: $20 Night Shift: $20.50 Site can work with candidate on shift request but there needs to be flexibility to assist lab as needed.
Position Description
Hands-on completion of laboratory analysis of incoming raw materials, in-process samples, and final batch samples in support of a manufacturing and technology and innovation (R&D Environment).
Roles Responsibilities
- Operation of injection molding equipment to prepare test specimens.
- Assigned hours and shift based on lab needs.
- Overtime based on lab need.
- Read and comply with the company's Environmental and Quality Policies.
- Report to management deviations from the policy when observed.
- Perform laboratory analysis of samples accurately and thoroughly.
- Assist lab as needed with flexibility in shift requests.
- Complete hands-on lab work while adhering to safety standards.
Skills
- Must be able to lift 55 pounds.
- Dependable transportation, excellent attendance, and timeliness are required.
- Accurate thorough documentation and lab records are imperative.
- Ability to multitask in a high-quality environment.
- Some lab experience is required.
- Ability to follow lab work instructions.
- Strong commitment to safety and working safely.
- Self-motivated individual with strong output of accurate results.
- Must achieve an acceptable score on a basic math test that includes calculating percentages, averages, unit conversions, and performing rounding.
- Must demonstrate minimum color aptitude by scoring 50 or lower using the Farnsworth-Munsell Hue Test.
Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
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