Description

INVISTA is a global manufacturer of chemical intermediates, polymers and fibers. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging, carpet and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life’s essential products to market. A subsidiary of Koch Industries since 2004, INVISTA is committed to innovation and responsibly creating more value for its customers and society while consuming fewer resources to make these products. See the bigger picture at INVISTA.com.

We are currently looking for a talented Lab Technician to join our Technical Service and Development (TS&D) Laboratory. If you are looking for a way to accelerate your career and be part of a great company, this may be the opportunity for you.

What You Will Do In Your Role

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  Prepare polypropylene specimen for tests according to standards, customer specifications, and best practices.
• Set up and operate compounding machines, sheetline, melt flow indexer, and other physical testing equipment.
• Become subject matter expert (SME) of your area.
• Assists in cross function training with other laboratory technicians.
• Assists in resolving problems with test equipment and process’s when necessary.
• Reviews test results using Microsoft Excel and Word. Reviews test results with product development specialists and alerts abnormalities or inconsistencies in test results.
• Tracks work hours performed, and records notes on testing using Lab Information Management System (LIMS).
• Understand, support, and contribute to TS&D Quality Management, ISO17025:2017 Systems by following approved policies and procedures.
  

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience in the petrochemical or refining industry or polymer processing industry.
• Knowledge of the chemical manufacturing process, instrumentation, and chemistry

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting requirements of 50 lbs
• Walking distances of up to a mile
• Experience in a laboratory testing environment
  

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associate degree in Instrumentation or Process Technology
• Instrument and Electrical craft experience.
• Analytical Lab experience

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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.

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

This role is subject to a pre-hire physical abilities test.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf