Senior Laboratory Technician

Company Overview 

Hankook Tire & Technology is a global leader in high-performance tire manufacturing, founded in 1941 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. As the world’s seventh-largest tire producer, Hankook operates advanced manufacturing facilities and offices in North America, including its U.S. America Technical Center in Uniontown, Ohio. The company delivers innovative tire solutions for passenger vehicles, trucks, motorsports, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. 

About the Role: 

Laboratory assistance to the mixing and testing of rubber compounds and maintenance of equipment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Prepare rubber compounds according to specified formulations and work instructions.
• Operate laboratory equipment such as mixers, mills, presses, and testing machines (e.g. rheometer, tensile tester, hardness tester, viscoelastic tester).
• Conduct physical and chemical tests on rubber samples, including tensile strength, elongation, hardness, aging, viscosity, and chemical analysis.  
• Record, analyze, and report test results accurately and timely.  
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and ensure proper calibration and maintenance of equipment.  
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to compound preparation and testing.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality procedures and guidelines.  
• Support research and development activities as required.  
• Maintain inventory of lab supplies and raw materials.  
• Collaborate with manager and engineers to resolve technical issues.  

*Please note this is a sample of what you’ll be doing. This job requires you to be able to adapt to change quickly in order to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Your duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

Qualifications & Requirements: 

• High School Diploma required.
• Education in Chemistry, Chemical/Polymer Engineering preferred.
• 10 years’ experience working in rubber testing laboratory.  
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and procedures.
• Familiarity with rubber processing and testing equipment.  
• Good analytical, organizational, and communication skills.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel and Word.  

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

*Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability or sex. 

Why Hankook? 

• Employee-Focused Benefits: 
  • Employer paid health coverage
  • 401(k) with match
  • Paid Time Off + Sick Days
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Employee discounts on tires. 
• Global Innovation: Pioneering innovative technologies and eco-friendly manufacturing practices. 
• Career Growth: Opportunities for internal mobility, leadership development, and continued learning.
• Inclusive Culture: Committed to diversity, teamwork, and sustainability. 

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