Associate Lab I (Fabrication Lab)

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Come Join an Inclusive Team

The Lansing Technical Center (LMO) is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support operations within the Fabrication/High Bay area. This role provides hands-on support for compounding, injection molding, and lab testing support activities that serve application development engineers, production facilities, and customers. The technician will also manage efficient workflow processes, utilize various systems and maintain technical documentation compliance. #LI-ZO1

A Day in the Life

Because the Lansing lab supports a wide range of functions, the ideal candidate will be adaptable and comfortable working across multiple responsibilities, including:

General & Safety:

• Follow all corporate and facility safety guidelines, as well as HR policies
• Support raw material management, including inventory, ordering, and SDS review, in collaboration with manufacturing plants

Fabrication / High Bay Responsibilities:

• Weigh laboratory-scale polypropylene compound raw material blends
• Perform pilot-scale compounding of TPO materials using twin screw extrusion lines
• Manage molding requests for internal development engineers and external production/customer needs
• Operate injection molding machines and mold test specimens according to ASTM, ISO, and OEM standards
• Conduct routine equipment, cleaning and maintenance.
• Perform various mold Frame/Tool changes.
• Perform preparation of specimens and test in a laboratory setting and perform variouus associated activities.
• Assist with data entry and authorization review.
• Participate in laboratory accreditation audits.
• Support all operations, engineering, and customer needs.

You Bring This Value

Schedule:

• Ability to work 40+ hours per week, Monday–Friday, with schedule flexibility until approximately 7 p.m.

Education:

• Minimum High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Work Experience:

• Previous laboratory or manufacturing experience preferred

What We Offer

Benefits starting day one:

• Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match of 6%
• Retirement (Pension) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Vacation and Holidays
• Educational Assistance
  

Why LyondellBasell?

• Safety focused organization
• Grow personally and professionally
• Work with others to develop innovative solutions

Competencies

Build Partnerships

Drive Innovation

Grow Capabilities

Promote Inclusion

Motivational Fit

Technical Skills

Deliver Results

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