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Laboratory Technician - Chesterfield
full-time•Richmond, Chester
About this role
AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.
Please view a short video about our company here, AdvanSix Video. For more information on AdvanSix, please visit our website at http://www.advansix.com
Why work at AdvanSix?
• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
Job Responsibilities:
· Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process and finished samples using laboratory equipment
· Distribute samples for laboratory testing
· Trouble-shoot laboratory equipment
· Calibrate instruments
· Prepare standards
· Maintain housekeeping of area
· Stay compliant with all safety training and requirements
· Participate in AdvanSix OS (Operating System) principles, i.e. Standard Work, 5S, Continuous Improvement, etc.
· Train Quality Assurance trainees
· Additional duties as directed
Basic Qualifications:
· Minimum high school diploma/GED
· 2 + years of manufacturing experience or an Associate’s Degree or higher in a technical or science related field
· Must be willing and able to work in a 12-hour rotating shift environment that includes holidays, weekends, and required overtime
· Proficiency with a computer, including programs such as Word and Excel
· Must be able to complete a background check and drug test successfully
· Must have strong math, organization and communication skills
· Must be willing and able to work in a team environment
· Must meet minimum physical requirements needed to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or technical field
· Experience in analytical laboratory
Physical Requirements:
· Ability to stand for extended periods
The hourly rate for this position is $25.63
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.
Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.
The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
What you'll do
- The Laboratory Technician will conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process and finished samples using laboratory equipment. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting laboratory equipment, calibrating instruments, and maintaining a clean work area.
About AdvanSix
Every day, AdvanSix employees create chemistries that turn possibilities into solutions. Together with our customers, we touch the lives of millions around the world, in ways both big and small.
AdvanSix is a diversified chemistry company that produces essential materials for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives. Our integrated value chain of five U.S.-based manufacturing facilities plays a critical role in global supply chains and enables us to innovate and deliver essential products for our customers across building and construction, fertilizers, agrochemicals, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, electronics and other end markets.
Guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect, AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates and plant nutrients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Laboratory Technician - Chesterfield do at AdvanSix?
As a Laboratory Technician - Chesterfield at AdvanSix, you will: the Laboratory Technician will conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process and finished samples using laboratory equipment. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting laboratory equipment, calibrating instruments, and maintaining a clean work area..
Is the Laboratory Technician - Chesterfield position at AdvanSix remote?
The Laboratory Technician - Chesterfield position at AdvanSix is based in Richmond, Virginia, United States and Chester, Virginia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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