Laboratory Technician
Celanese
- Location
- Onsite (Evansville, IN)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the Role
Celanese, a global leader in chemistry and specialty materials, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform physical, mechanical, and thermal testing on plastic materials. The role ensures quality standards and customer specifications through accurate testing, data analysis, and equipment maintenance.
Skills
Material testing
Quality control
Data analysis
Laboratory equipment maintenance
Melt flow index testing
Tensile testing
Flexural testing
Impact testing
Differential scanning calorimetry
Extrusion molding
Root cause analysis
Laboratory documentation
Chemical inventory management
Microsoft applications
Attention to detail
Multitasking
Full job details
A Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing material testing, quality control analysis, and laboratory support activities to support compounded plastic material that meet customer specifications and manufacturing standards. The role supports production, process optimization, product development, and troubleshooting through accurate testing, data analysis, and reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Performs physical, mechanical, thermal, and rheological testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished compounds. Conduct common polymer tests such as:
- Melt Flow Index (MFI/MFR)
- Density and specific gravity
- Moisture content
- Ash/filler content
- Tensile and flexural properties
- Impact testing (Izod/Charpy)
- Color and appearance evaluations
- Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
- Extrusion Molding
- Prepare samples and operates laboratory equipment according to established procedures.
- Accurately records, analyzes, and reports test results in laboratory information systems and quality databases.
- Provides accurate and timely quality data to support production
- Demonstrates compliance with lab procedures and recordkeeping/documentation requirements.
- Execute accurate calculations and reporting.
- Assists with process trials and customer investigations.
- Calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and testing equipment.
- Assists with investigations of nonconforming materials and assists with root cause analysis efforts.
- Maintain laboratory housekeeping, chemical inventories, and documentation in compliance with safety and quality requirements.
- Adheres to all environmental, health, safety, and quality management systems.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- A minimum of 6 months work experience in manufacturing lab is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Must demonstrate minimum color aptitude by scoring a 50 or lower using the Farnsworth-Munsell Hue Test. Laboratory Management will also assess results screening for color deficiencies as outlined in the FM-100 test method. One re-test may be permitted.
- Ability to multitask (manage multiple simultaneous samples in organized high quality environment) is required.
- Must be able to lift 55 lbs.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures and instructions.
- Basic computer skills using Microsoft applications.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.