Laboratory Technician

ISP Lima LLC

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious? Are you always solving? Then we'd like to meet you and bet you'd like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Lab Technician to join our Intermediates business at our Lima, Ohio location.

This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Quality function.

This position will report to Plant Manager.

Benefits & Perks:


* Team recognition rewards, sponsored lunches and monetary incentives based on performance


* Comprehensive Benefit package, Medical, Dental and Vision


* 401(k) plan with company match


* Day shift -12 days off/month

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:


* Runs routine, in process testing to support Operations.


* Performs QC testing of all outgoing product.


* Purchases necessary lab supplies and chemicals.


* Calibrates and maintains lab equipment in accordance with procedures.


* Communicates test results with Operations and Distribution.


* Records data in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)


* Maintains continuous good housekeeping practices.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:


* 2 to 5 years' experience in a manufacturing lab environment


* Associate degree in chemistry or a related field.


* Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, detail oriented, and ability to communicate within a team


* Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.


* Ability to analyze problems


* Ability to recognize the cause of inconsistent or unexpected analytical results.


* Ability to learn or a basic knowledge of LIMS, various analytical instrument software and other databases.


* Proficient with MS Word and Excel.


* Excellent oral and written communication skills.


* Able and willing to wear required personal Protective Equipment in the lab and in the manufacturing plant when collecting samples.


* Ability to work independently and complete tasks accurately in a timely and efficient manner.


* Ability to work in all types of weather and work overtime on a scheduled and call out basis.

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:


* Knowledge of laboratory terminology and equipment including GC, HPLC, and auto titrators.


* Troubleshooting skills


* Able to communicate and interact effectively with other site employees.


* Flexible, adaptable, and personally accountable.


* Understands how and is committed to working safely.

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