Laboratory Technician
BS-level Quality / Testing roles on Crosslinked list a median of $109k (164 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Analyze raw materials, in-process streams, and finished products in a polymer manufacturing lab.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Hands-on lab role at a major engineered materials producer, with direct impact on production quality.
Might not be for you. Routine QC testing in a manufacturing environment, not open-ended R&D.
Core polymer rolehands on experience working in polymer (Engineered materials) characterization; tests for viscosity, flow, color, particle size, density
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
- BS
- Experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Role
- Quality / Testing
Role details
Overview
This is a Laboratory Analyst position that supports a manufacturing facility located in Bishop Texas. The analysts are responsible for analyzing raw materials, in-process streams, and finished products by routine laboratory methods and communicating results with production personnel. The expectation is that analysts function competently in the lab areas with normal supervision and have a working knowledge of instruments, quality control and upkeep of equipment in the laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Commitment to personal safety and the safety of coworkers, including intervening when necessary.
- Eagerness to working in an industrial environment and capable of executing against established processes and standards
- Use laboratory equipment to perform tests for viscosity, flow, color, particle size, density, and other physical tests.
- Maintain a clean and safe lab working environment and ensure that the laboratory is efficient and meets delivery schedules
- Provide prompt and satisfactory customer service to internal customers.
- Participate in 5S activities and support the Quality Management System.
Qualifications
Be familiar with ISO9001, IATF 16949, ISO 17025 and Sample Manager.
- Experience: Intermediate (2– 5 years) hands on experience working in polymer (Engineered materials) characterization.
- B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or relevant professional experience.
- Ability to prioritize, and proactively communicate status updates.
- Attention to detail and consistent follow through are needed to succeed in this role.
- Ability to operate and maintain laboratory instruments.
- Computer competencies, including Excel and Word.
- Capable of working well in a multi-disciplinary team environment with high degree of collaboration.
- CANDIDATES MUST PASS A BASIC MATH TEST
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