What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analytical Technician position at Trinseo?
Overview
Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.
A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.
As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day.
Overview (Scope Of Role)
The Analytical Technician will be based in Midland, MI supporting the analytical activities in the Latex Binders business.
Responsibilities
Focusing within a single plant or across multiple plant laboratories this role will:
With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences, and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.
Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.
A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.
As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day.
Overview (Scope Of Role)
The Analytical Technician will be based in Midland, MI supporting the analytical activities in the Latex Binders business.
Responsibilities
Focusing within a single plant or across multiple plant laboratories this role will:
- Perform non-routine and routine complex analyses.
- Ensure the effective operation of analytical systems and the lab’s adherence to TIMS and all external certifications (i.e. ISO9001, IATF 16949, etc.).
- Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated as required by our quality management system
- Write procedures for the use of laboratory equipment and train plant personnel on these tasks.
- Assure the quality of analytical data provided to produce and release products
- Implement and verify performance of new equipment.
- Aid in new method development for new analytical test methods as required by the business.
- Associates degree (or equivalent coursework) in technical curriculum (preferably chemistry, engineering, chemical technology, etc.) or demonstrated analytical experience in chemical/polymer industry is acceptable.
- 2 years in lab environment with previous analytical lab experience
- Understanding of quality systems and use of laboratory equipment involved in latex/polymer analysis
- Understanding of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO17025 requirements for analytical lab tests/equipment.
- Experience with gas chromatography, solids analysis, rheology, particle size, and other tests is preferred.
With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences, and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.