Lab Associate

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Come Join an Inclusive Team

LyondellBasell's Cincinnati Technology Center is seeking a laboratory associate for the polymer physical testing laboratory. This position will perform physical testing, interpret data, and document results. The Lab Associate will participate in teams to achieve department goals.

A Day in the Life
• Work safely and participate in activities to improve the safety performance of the site.
• Contribute to the site's positive work culture.
• Perform polymer testing, analyze data, and document results.
• Become a subject matter expert in performing assigned tests.
• Support researchers to solve complex characterization problems.
• Maintain instruments in good working condition and perform routine calibrations.
• Participate on project teams to help achieve department goals.

You Bring This Value
• Required: associate degree in applied science, chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Experience with lab techniques and/ or polymer physical testing, R&D experience is desirable.
• High initiative individual, focused on providing high quality laboratory data in an efficient manner, while exhibiting excellent workplace skills.
• Solid background in Microsoft Office and computer-based instrument control systems for lab equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to make competent, independent, decisions in a timely manner to ensure excellent progress on assigned tasks.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple and or changing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Must possess the ability to interact effectively and professionally with internal customers, external customers, and vendors.

Competencies

Build Partnerships
Deliver Results
Drive Innovation
Grow Capabilities
Promote Inclusion
Motivational Fit
Technical Skills
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