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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.
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.
- 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 wet test methods, 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.
In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.
Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.
