Overview:The Lab Shift Technician performs various routine test procedures, test methods, and activities that support daily process units and product movement operations.
Primary Responsibilities
Analyze routine process samples, finished products, and raw materials
Perform a variety of physical and wet chemical analyses, as well as analytical testing as per test procedures
Perform daily checks of process sample results in SAP using WC97
Prepare GC sample vials for the next shift
Prepare GC Control samples for the next shift
Perform basic routine maintenance on assigned instruments per the Quarterly Instrument Schedule
Dispose of retains according to the Retain Disposal Schedule
Collect environmental compliance samples on nights and weekends as necessary
Restock sample bottles as needed
Run daily control samples and plot on SQC Charts
Perform area housekeeping duties as assigned per quarter
Monitor, operate, repair, and troubleshoot lab test equipment and instruments. Notify the Lab Specialist or Lab Supervisor of any test method or test instrument problems.
Participate in the recommendation and selection of new lab equipment purchases
Report lab data into the lab information and management system (SAP) correctly and accurately
Participate in lab safety and QA/QC improvement efforts
Communicate and interact with plant personnel, other Lab Technicians, Lab Specialist, and Lab Supervisor, informing them of any equipment or instrument problems
Interface and communicate with all levels of operations, technical, and marketing personnel to provide lab services and solutions to customers as they occur
Process paperwork associated with sample analysis, C of As, and other miscellaneous reports.
Perform other duties as needed
Must be available to work overtime as needed
Job Requirements
Minimum of B.S. in Chemistry or science-related field. BS in Chemistry preferred.
Good written and verbal communication skills
Initiative and ability to work with limited supervision
AmSty is a leading integrated producer of polystyrene and styrene monomer, offering solutions and services to customers in a variety of global markets. AmSty is taking a leadership role on long-term sustainability and development of the circular economy for plastics.
At AmSty, we believe that in-kind recycling, where products are returned to their original application and original quality, is the future of long-term sustainability. Our long-term vision is that polystyrene products should never be landfilled but reclaimed, reprocessed, and reused again and again.
AmSty is a proud member of theAmerican Chemistry Council® (ACC) and a participant in itsResponsible Care® initiative. Involvement in the Responsible Care initiative helps AmSty to "improve in environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) performance for [all of our] facilities, processes, and products."
Safety is a core focus in everything that we do. We strive daily for zero injuries and incidents.
AmSty values environmental stewardship, corporate responsibility and community involvement.