Job Description:

Laboratory Technician

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 four 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.

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Huntsman is seeking a Laboratory Technician supporting the Performance Products Division located in Conroe, Texas. This position will report to the Manager, QA & Shipping.

Job Scope

Responsible for providing analytical test data to process units and shipping area to ensure product quality control is maintained throughout the plant. Primary purpose of the Day Technician is to supplement the Shift Technicians activities and perform the special technician functions necessary for effective overall laboratory operation.

As the Laboratory Technician you will:

• Perform and maintain records for lab equipment routine calibrations and verifications.
• Perform all laboratory sample analysis work as pertains to Conroe Lab clean room low metals testing applications. Maintain Conroe Lab clean room certification per Huntsman eGrade® requirements.
• Coordinates all sample shipping activities offsite to/from Conroe Lab. Requires DOT certification for certain samples to be shipped.
• Primary on-the-job trainer for new and existing shift lab technicians. This also requires the Day Technician to remain certified in all Shift Lab Technician job duties.
• Perform special laboratory sample analyses upon request. Provide technician support for Lab related special assignments as needed.
• Perform specialized technician related tasks for Quality Assurrance program such as running instrument Gage R&R studies, maintaining lab related SPC/SQC charting, etc.
• Maintain Laboratory Sample Robot equipment. Perform troubleshooting and equipment repairs on other lab equipment as needed.
• Coordinates efforts with Laboratory Coordinator such that adequate laboratory supplies are maintained, including the preparation and standardization of laboratory solutions. Prepare all the standard lab reagents and solvents as needed.
• Provide backup support for the Shift Laboratory Technician duties as needed. Also provide backup support for Lab Coordinator duties as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of safety practices for laboratory and for chemicals used and handled (MSDS, HAZWOPER, etc.); responsible for the adherence to safety instructions applicable to work performed and for adherence to general safety instructions.
• Become a member of the Emergency Response Team (responsible for wearing SCBA, driving emergency response vehicle, etc.).

Other general responsibilities:

• Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
• Assists other employees in accomplishment of Huntsman company goals.
• Participates in and completes company-required training programs.
• Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.

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:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of work-related experience in an industrial setting such as Refinery, Paper, or Chemical plant.
• 4-year science degree may be substituted for related experience.

Specific Skills and Knowledge:

• Must have a level of proficiency Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs.
• In-depth knowledge of safety, health and environmental rules, laws, requirements, and applicable Huntsman programs.
• Demonstrated oral, written communication and math skills. Strong organizational and motivational skills.
• Ability to effectively manage time and resources.
• Ability to develop partnerships within and outside process area.
• Ability to interpret and apply corporate policies and procedures.
• Communicates tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing. Maintains effective work relations with those encountered during the course of employment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to new instructions and/or dynamic organizational priorities is critical for job success.

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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Huntsman is aware of a scam involving fraudulent job offers. Huntsman does not make job offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in a face-to-face interview. Please be advised that emails from Huntsman always end in “@huntsman.com” and that any job offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check is likely a scam. If you have questions about any open positions at Huntsman, please visit our Careers website at http://www.huntsman.com/corporate/a/Careers

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