Laboratory Technician - Evansville

Laboratory Technician - Evansville, IN

Lyondell Basell is a global leader in the chemical industry, creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With nearly 70 years of legacy, including a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and proprietary Mo Re Tec  recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high‑quality, innovative products for sustainable transportation, food safety, clean water, and quality healthcare, while placing a high priority on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

LYB is advancing good with emphasis on the planet, the communities where we operate, and our future workforce, addressing global challenges such as ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society while generating value for customers, investors, and society.

• Comply with all safety requirements resulting in zero safety violations. This includes participating in all safety‑related activities such as safety talks, behavioral based safety observations, audits, etc.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate samples to ensure compliance with internal and customer specifications.
• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with internal and customer specifications.
• Understand and apply technical information, diagrams, and procedures related to test methods and standards, instrumentation, and quality control pertinent to physical and analytical lab operations.
• Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
• Observe and record data accurately, precisely and in an organized manner.
• Assist operating units in resolving issues through understanding of chemistry and analytical methods.
• Ensure calibration, certification, and maintenance of lab instrumentation.
• Follow production processes regarding purging and cleaning to reduce off‑specification material/scrap.
• Maintain a clean work environment and ensure that all tools and equipment are stored properly.

• Must submit to pre‑employment screening: employment history verification, background check, physical, respiratory fit testing and drug screen.
• Minimum 1 year previous experience in industrial manufacturing lab or quality control position.
• Availability to work overtime or weekends.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D. at the time of application.
• Associate’s Degree or certification in Laboratory Science, Instrumentation, or Chemistry preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine correspondence, and speak English effectively to communicate with supervisors and team members.
• Strong mathematics and analytical skills to determine acceptability of product based on specifications.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.
• Extensive knowledge of common instrumentation such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.
• Properly follow written and verbal operating and LOTO procedures.
• Accurately maintain and report data and analyses.
• Ability to perform without reasonable accommodation: walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, twisting, and lifting a minimum of 55 lbs or more. Willing and able to comply with respiratory fit testing.
• Must be able to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions: heat, cold, dust, strong odors, and loud noises with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE, including long pants, long sleeves, steel‑toed boots, gloves, hard hat, safety goggles, earplugs, and respirator, are required.

Nights – 7:00 PM – 7:15 AM (2 days on, 2 days off, every other weekend).

Why Lyondell Basell?

• 🛡️ Safety First:
  We’re a safety‑driven organization where your well‑being is our top priority.
• 🚀 Grow With Us:
  We’re passionate about your personal and professional development. Many of our Supervisors and Managers began their journey at the plant level—your growth is our success!
• 💡 Innovate Together:
  Collaborate with a dynamic team to create smart, forward‑thinking solutions that make a real impact.

• Starting at $23.06 /hour + shift differential, with rapid progression to the next pay bracket.
• Progressive pay increases and on‑the‑job training.
• Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match…