Quality Lab Technician

What we offer Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us. Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik: https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/ The Qualtiy Lab Technician supports production by performing in-process and final product testing to ensure product quality and compliance with specifications. This role is responsible for accurate documentation, data entry, instrument calibration, and maintaining a safe and organized laboratory environment. RESPONSIBILITIES Perform in-process, raw material, and final product testing according to established methods and quality standards. Collect and label samples from production and storage areas, ensuring representative sampling and proper handling. Document all analyses clearly and accurately in laboratory notes and electronic databases. Input and maintain test data in shared drives to ensure traceability and data integrity. Perform instrument calibration, standardization, and routine maintenance according to SOPs. Monitor and manage laboratory hazardous waste streams, ensuring proper labeling, collection, and disposal per regulatory and company requirements. Participate in lab housekeeping, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Assist in the development and validation of new analytical methods as needed. Communicates test results promptly to production and quality teams. Support continuous improvement efforts in analytical accuracy, efficiency, and safety. Provide support during audits (ISO9001, Halal, Kosher, internal, and external) REQUIREMENTS B.S. degree in Chemistry or a related field is preferred. Experience in a production or analytical laboratory environment preferred. Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills with the ability to interpret data and make product release decisions independently. Effective verbal communication skills, including clear reporting of analytical results to production teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data entry, and maintaining accurate records to ensure data integrity and traceability. Working knowledge of laboratory safety, hazardous waste management, and strict adherence to written procedures and SOPs. Commitment to improving testing efficiency, equipment reliability, analytical capability, and overall quality and process understanding. Laboratory and production facility setting involving exposure to chemicals and lab equipment. Must follow all company safety policies, including the use of required PPE. May involve standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs. Commitment to elevating safety and environmental compliance. The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations. Your Application To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html. Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations. Your Talent Acquisition Manager: Caitlin Brennan [C] Company is Evonik Corporation This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution. Click here to learn more about Evonik from our employees