Laboratory Technician - Houston, United States - Goodyear

Goodyear

Verified Company

Houston, United States

4 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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Position Description:

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Gather and analyze in-process and finished product samples to provide quality assurance and process control information for the manufacturing process using specific laboratory test methods and techniques
Perform routine maintenance (e.g., change septums, gas cylinders)
Run miscellaneous test methods (e.g., specific gravity, Brookfield viscosity, refractive index, flow index, density, melt point)
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to comprehend and employ both written and verbal instruction
Abide by safe work standards including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Adhere to Goodyear's attendance policy
Perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights and/or confined spaces when applicable.

Basic Qualifications:

HS Diploma/GED
Must have completed a minimum of 20 semester hours of college level chemistry including:
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Quantitative Chemistry, and/or
Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
Previous experience in instrumental laboratory testing can be substituted for up to four (4) hours of the required chemistry hours
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future
Must be able to successfully complete all postoffer, preemployment contingencies
Ability to work any and/or rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, or overtime if applicable
Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

BS degree in Chemistry or other science
Previous experience in instrumental laboratory testing
Previous military service experience within a technical specialty
Selfmotivated: demonstrates appropriate initiative with or without direct supervision
Hard worker: someone who works diligently to get tasks done
Adaptability: the ability to make changes, and to be successful in changing environments
Team player: an associate who can be counted on to assist the company in being successful whether working on a team or individual projects
Ability to review, analyze, and interpret information, identify problems, and make decisions in routine and nonroutine situations
Commitment to working safely.