Lab Technician - 3rd shift

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Location: Clifton, NJ

Job Type: Full-time

Type of Role: Onsite

3rd shift

About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.   

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Lab Technician

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the specialty chemicals manufacturing industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do:

The primary responsibility of the Quality Control Laboratory Technician includes analyzing and adjusting production batches, entering final analysis results into the SAP computer system, and releasing raw materials for production.  This position reports directly to the Plant Manager.  This is a 3rd shift position.

What We're Looking For:

• Analyzes in-process samples provided by the production department. Records results in laboratory notebook.
• Using the information from standard operating procedures, provides instructions (for batches) to the production department based on the analytical results obtained.
• Enters final analysis into the SAP computer system for generation of a certificate of analysis.
• Analyzes and/or reviews parameters on the certificate of analysis of incoming raw materials and provides a status of release.
• Prepares and standardizes reagents and titrants.
• Retests/recertifies batches as needed.
• Completes and files all related paperwork.
• Performs laboratory work as required to help troubleshoot process and batch problems.
• Assists with the preparation of samples for external and internal customer shipments.

Skills That Make a Difference:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.  Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of quality control experience.  Preferred experience in chemical industry.
• Must be knowledgeable in the safe handling of chemicals, the use of laboratory equipment, and laboratory safety procedures. Familiarity with gas chromatograph systems is a plus.
• Basic computer skills necessary.  Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred. 

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to use required Personal Protective Equipment, as necessary.
• Must support the site’s ISO9001 and GMP (Goods Manufacturing Process) requirements.
• Ability to collaborate, maintain an organized workspace and prioritize tasks as needed.
• Monitors and place requisitions for laboratory related supplies as needed.
• Follow all plant safety, security, and ethics rules.

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

• Mention any unique perks that differentiate your site/country/region from other competitors
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! 

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities. 

We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic.