Chemical Technician Specialist
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Houston, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Job Description:
Huntsman is seeking a Chemical Technician Specialist supporting the Advanced Materials Division located in HATC TX. This position will report to the Technical Services Lab Manager.
Job Scope
The Chemical Technician Specialist provides advanced technical support for technical service research product development manufacturing and commercialization activities. This role independently plans and executes laboratory and technical programs generates high-quality data provides technical expertise and recommendations and supports business objectives through collaboration with scientists engineers manufacturing personnel and commercial teams.
In summary as the Chemical Technician Specialist you will:
- Independently plan prioritize and execute laboratory testing programs and technical projects.
- Prepare and evaluate samples using established laboratory procedures and standardized test methods.
- Perform physical chemical mechanical thermal rheological electrical and materials characterization testing.
- Collect analyze interpret and communicate test results through reports summaries and presentations.
- Operate maintain troubleshoot calibrate and qualify laboratory equipment.
- Provide technical observations recommendations and practical solutions that support project and business objectives.
- Lead assigned projects managing schedules priorities and deliverables.
- Collaborate with scientists engineers manufacturing personnel quality teams and commercial stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve laboratory procedures testing methods workflows and operational efficiency.
- Train mentor and support colleagues in laboratory practices testing methods equipment operation data documentation and safety requirements.
- Support customer-facing technical activities including evaluations demonstrations field trials technical inquiries and application support.
- Maintain compliance with Huntsman Health Safety Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) standards.
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree in Chemistry Chemical Technology Materials Science or a related technical field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 7 years of experience in laboratory testing product development support technical service manufacturing support or related chemical industry roles.
- Experience using ASTM ISO customer-specific and other standardized testing methods.
- Demonstrated proficiency operating laboratory equipment collecting and analyzing data troubleshooting issues and documenting results.
Skills and Knowledge
- Broad technical knowledge of laboratory operations testing methodologies instrumentation and safe work practices.
- Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Sound judgment and independent decision-making skills.
- Strong planning organizational and prioritization skills.
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across technical and functional teams.
- Effective mentoring coaching and knowledge-sharing skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality and operational excellence.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications laboratory information systems and data management tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional education or specialized training in Chemistry Chemical Technology Materials Science Polymer Science or a related discipline.
- Experience with thermoset polymers composites adhesives coatings electrical insulation materials or related technologies.
- Experience supporting product development technical service manufacturing support or customer-focused technical programs.
- Experience leading projects implementing process improvements or improving laboratory methods and workflows.
- Experience training mentoring or providing technical leadership to other laboratory personnel.
Working Environment
- Laboratory environment.
- Compliance with Huntsman Health Safety Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) standards is required.
Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplaceAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color religion sex national origin disability age or any other protected characteristic.
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About Company
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global chemical manufacturer of differentiated and specialty chemicals serving a diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets.
