Lab Technician - Chicago, United States - W. R. Grace & Co.

Description

Requisition ID: 23074

Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company's two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.

Job Description

The Laboratory Technician will conduct analyses of raw materials, intermediates and finished goods in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and encourage others to do so. Advocate safety and take the initiative to correct hazardous situations or activities.
• Conduct routine analyses of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods. Accurately record results and keep all records neat and organized. Effectively communicate results to Production personnel and other customers and work to meet their needs.
• Follow all procedures carefully, and work to ensure that all data are accurate. Screen data generated and take appropriate steps to ensure all data are accurate and timely.
• Obtain and maintain certification on all major tests.
• Given guidance and instructions, perform non-routine analyses.
• Strive to increase job knowledge and develop new skills. Be flexible and open to new tests and assignments.
• Work any shift, weekend, holiday, or overtime required. This position will serve as primary vacation coverage on night shifts.
• Organize, initiate, and retain material composite samples, and help complete special projects as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or equivalent technical training and experience in laboratory environment.
• Must be able to distinguish color changes associated with laboratory testing.
• Demonstrated ability to perform laboratory calculations, ability to interpret data, and an understanding of basic laboratory chemistry.

Benefits

• Company provided uniforms and laundry
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Company Retirement Contribution Plan & 401k with company match
• Twelve paid holidays
• Annual compensation approximately $76k

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.