Lab Technician

With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.

Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Boston focused on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced materials. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.

Department:               Oyster Creek Laboratory

Location:                    Oyster Creek

Travel Involved:         0-5%

Description:

The Lab Technician tests and assesses in-process and finished product samples, returns vital data to the concerned production areas, ensuring the production of product specific polypropylene, while maintaining safety, integrity, and efficiency of the facility.

 Key Responsibilities Include:

• Receive and evaluate (Wet, Physical-Chemical, and Physical Properties) samples per the prescribed sampling schedules, and test/evaluate samples per the standard protocol.
• Ensure the proper maintenance, calibration, and operation of laboratory equipment for accuracy.
• Ensure laboratory performance is at optimal capacity, and that the product meets quality specifications, while following all established safety procedures.
• Maintaining the laboratory’s supplies and inventory.

 Requirements:

• A minimum of 4 months experience in laboratory testing and data interpretation within the chemical industry.
• Experience in use of Melt Flow Indexers, FTIR, IMR, and X-ray for sample analysis.
• Experience in assessing and evaluating data, trends, modeling, and troubleshooting issues.
• Physically able to use standard safety equipment.
• Ability to work with limited supervision for 12 hr. rotating shifts, and the flexibility to work potential overtime, if needed (including weekends and holidays), given advanced notice.
• Good communication skills, the ability to focus on quick-changing tasks, and confidence in various Microsoft computer applications.
• Enjoy working in a team environment, and enjoy collaborating with and supporting others in the Laboratory, Operations, Maintenance, etc.

 Preferred Skills:

• Safety knowledge of mechanical equipment, instrumentation, and chemicals.
• Experience working with electronic notebook data entry systems, including automated interfacing with laboratory equipment.
• Experience in polymer rheology and spectroscopy, chemical evaluations, microscopy, physical testing, etc.

What we offer

At Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Teladoc
• A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
• Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.