R&D Laboratory Technician

Your Job

INVISTA has an immediate need for an R&D Laboratory Technician at our polypropylene plant in Longview, Texas.

Bring your curiosity, ideas, work ethic, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

As an R&D Laboratory Technician, you will contribute as part of a team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through quality and cutting-edge samples and product solutions.

Our Team

At INVISTA Longview, polypropylene is our specialty and advantage.

Our products are highly competitive due to reliable, flexible polypropylene resin supply with unparalleled application development support.

With more than 40 years of experience and nearly 850 million pounds of capacity, INVISTA is a preferred partner to the customers we serve.

What You Will Do


* Prepare and mix samples (compounding and extrusion) for testing and customer trials


* Maintain accurate records of testing procedures and results


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams while performing hands-on tasks in lab and manufacturing settings


* Support lab housekeeping and equipment maintenance to ensure safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency


* Routinely lift and move materials up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, ladders, and work in varying degrees of temperature


* Operate fork truck, assist loading and unloading materials from trucks, and operate support equipment for extrusion and compounding line.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Manufacturing/industrial experience


* High School Diploma or higher


* MS Office experience (Word, Excel, MS Teams, Outlook)


* Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead


* Associates degree or higher in Science, Biology, Mathematics, or Chemistry


* Experience in Polymer Laboratory


* Experience operating extrusion and molding equipment


* Experience preparing and/or testing samples


* Technical writing or reporting experience


* Experience with LIMS


* Military experience

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.

This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.

Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.

The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.

We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place.

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