Laboratory Technician - Houston, TX

GOODYEAR

Houston, TX 77017


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For more than a century, Goodyear has led the industry in manufacturing innovative tires that deliver the highest level of performance for everything from passenger cars and trucks to airplanes, heavy-duty mining equipment, and racecars. We are devoted to advancing tire technology, applying our innovations to new products that deliver confident mobility for drivers everywhere. If you are looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career path, you will enjoy being a part of the manufacturing team. Check out the video below of what some of our employees have to say about working for Goodyear:

A Day in the Life Video

Position Description:

As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing process in one of Goodyear's Chemical manufacturing plants. Goodyear Chemical is a division of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company which manufactures and markets rubber-related chemicals for various applications. You will also promote safety, environmental stewardship and housekeeping throughout the facility.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

  • Gather and analyze in-process and finished product samples to provide quality assurance and process control information for the manufacturing process using specific laboratory test methods and techniques
  • Perform routine maintenance (e.g., change septums, gas cylinders)
  • Run miscellaneous test methods (e.g., specific gravity, Brookfield viscosity, refractive index, flow index, density, melt point)
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
  • Ability to comprehend and employ both written and verbal instruction
  • Abide by safe work standards including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Adhere to Goodyear's attendance policy
  • Perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights and/or confined spaces when applicable.

Basic Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Must have completed a minimum of 20 semester hours of college level chemistry including:
    • General Chemistry
    • Organic Chemistry
    • Quantitative Chemistry, and/or
    • Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
  • Previous experience in instrumental laboratory testing
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future
  • Must be able to successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment contingencies
  • Ability to work any and/or rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, or overtime if applicable
  • Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BS degree in Chemistry or other science
  • Previous military service experience within a technical specialty

Candidate Criteria:

  • Self-motivated: demonstrates appropriate initiative with or without direct supervision
  • Hard worker: someone who works diligently to get tasks done
  • Adaptability: the ability to make changes, and to be successful in changing environments
  • Team player: an associate who can be counted on to assist the company in being successful whether working on a team or individual projects
  • Ability to review, analyze, and interpret information, identify problems, and make decisions in routine and non-routine situations
  • Commitment to working safely.

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