Lab Technician - Celanese

Celanese is a Fortune 500 global chemical and specialty materials company that engineers and manufactures products essential to everyday living. With global headquarters in Dallas, Texas, Celanese employs approximately 13,300 dedicated people working at more than 50 owned and operated manufacturing facilities across 27 countries. We are committed to employee growth and creating shareholder value, and strive to make a difference in the communities where we operate. Our company focuses on the safety of its employees, provides competitive compensation (including benefits starting Day 1), and emphasizes giving back to the community. For more information about Celanese and our products please visit www.celanese.com

This entry-level technician position is part of a dynamic testing team that supports manufacturing as well as development workstreams in Engineered Materials.
Responsibilities include:

• Hands-on testing of polymer properties including melt viscosity, ash, melt flow rate/melt volume rate, flammability, adhesion, volatiles, melting point, color, tensile, flex, impact, hardness, FTIR, and others
• Injection molding of test specimens
• Entry of test results into laboratory information management system (LIMS)
• Maintaining a safe work environment by complying with all safety requirements, performing safety audits/inspections, participating in safety meetings and initiatives, promoting good housekeeping practices, and proactively recommending and implementing improvements
• Maintaining quality standards including following lab procedures, ensuring accurate records, performing calculations accurately, and participating in internal and external quality audits
• Communicating with stakeholders/counterparts in other functions, including Manufacturing and Technology & Innovation, regarding the status and results of lab testing
• Schedule:
  • The lab operates 24x7
  • Day and night shift positions are available. Specific shift times and schedules vary and will be discussed during the interview process.
  • Overtime opportunities available based on lab need.

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to lift 55 pounds
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures and instructions
• Ability to multitask (manage multiple simultaneous samples in organized high quality environment) is required.
• The candidate must achieve an acceptable score on a basic math test that includes calculating percentages, averages, unit conversions, and performing rounding.
• The candidate 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.

 
Qualifications:
·         High school diploma or GED
·         Lab experience