Lab Tech Trainee - Huntsman : Job Details

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Lab Tech Trainee

Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our three distinct business divisions. Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service - and the list goes on.

Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.

Huntsman is seeking a Lab Tech Trainee supporting the Advanced Materials Division located in Ashtabula, Ohio. This position will report to the Quality Manager.

In summary, as the Lab Tech Trainee, you will:

• Perform routine laboratory Quality Control functions, including but not limited to wet chemical, physical, instrumental analysis, and statistical analysis.
• Perform data entry, housekeeping, waste management, inventory levels, equipment repair and maintenance, and reporting to production.
• Conform to safe laboratory practices in accordance with Chemical Hygiene Plan and Chemical Plant requirements, and regulations as well as supporting the Zero Harm initiative.
• Maintain working knowledge of testing procedures, protocols, and priorities for production areas.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in applied science or 3 years laboratory experience.

Skills and knowledge

• Working laboratory knowledge.
• Attention to detail and good dexterity/hand-eye coordination.
• Intermediate math skills.
• Critical thinking.
• PC literacy including Microsoft Suite, SAP, and OpenLab.
• Must be a self-starter with a can-do attitude that can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must have a high degree of safety awareness in job approach and willingness to wear proper protective equipment as needed.
• Must have the ability to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays and be subject to last minute scheduling changes.
• Must be willing to accept overtime and be available for call-ins when necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.

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