Lab Technician

Mount Pleasant - TN, United States of America Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Position Lab Technician Job Overview The principal function of this position is to provide accurate and timely analysis of all routine and non‑routine raw materials, in‑process, and finished product samples. Key Responsibilities Perform all routine and non‑routine analysis required by the site. Ensure compliance with Integrated Management System (IMS) requirements. Interact with site personnel to resolve issues with products, raw materials, and resale product Certificates of Analyses (COAs). Utilize computer software packages including MS Word, MS Excel, LabWare LIMS, and data collection software. Participate in the development and validation of analytical methods. Maintain and progress 5S, visual workplace, housekeeping, and lab improvement tasks. Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory instrumentation such as GCs, HPLCs, IC, TOC Analyzer, ICP, pH meters, FTIR, spectrophotometers, titrators, etc. Effectively communicate between shifts and supervision regarding technical questions. Recognize and suggest resolution to method problems. Recognize and properly communicate process upsets. Team member of the Emergency Response Team and carry out First Responder duties. Follow and adhere to all site and regulatory requirements including proper handling of laboratory waste. Complete required training for regulatory requirements and hazardous waste management within six (6) months of employment. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related field. Ability to interact and communicate with production personnel and supervision. Ability to provide accurate and timely analytical results while managing multiple priorities. High degree of initiative and active pursuit of new tasks and responsibilities. Strong Customer Focus, Empower & Be Accountable, Develop People. Willingness to work overtime and on off‑shift, including weekend call‑outs. Working Conditions Laboratory and office environment with frequent interruptions and urgent deadlines. Work overtime as required to meet key business objectives. Ability to work during off‑shift and weekend call‑outs. Reporting Relationship Reports directly to the Laboratory Supervisor and interacts regularly with production employees, Operations Engineers, Operations Manager, hourly employees, Procurement, Logistics, HSE & Quality Manager, and Site Technical Engineers. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary with a U.S. base annual salary range of $65,000 – $70,000 (actual compensation may vary). Bonus and/or other incentives. Relocation assistance may be offered based on current location. Paid maternity/paternity and co‑parenting leave per local regulations. Training platform for all employees. Free well‑being sessions (physical and psychological). EEO Statement Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr