Laboratory Technician

As a Laboratory Technician, you will perform laboratory testing and analysis to ensure polyethylene products meet quality standards and customer requirements at our manufacturing facility in the United States. You’ll support production by generating accurate and timely analytical data, maintaining laboratory equipment, and following established quality and safety procedures. You will also help investigate quality issues, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure reliable product certification. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that works closely with production, quality, and technical colleagues to deliver safe, high-quality products for our customers.

·  Perform routine and non-routine testing of polyethylene products to verify compliance with product specifications and quality standards.

·  Document and report laboratory results accurately and in a timely manner.

·  Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.

·  Follow approved analytical methods, laboratory procedures, and safety requirements.

·  Monitor product quality data and identify trends or deviations requiring investigation.

·  Provide analytical support to help resolve product quality and production issues.

·  Maintain a clean, organised, and safe laboratory environment.

·  Prepare and standardise laboratory reagents and reference materials.

·  Collaborate with production, quality, and technical teams to support operational objectives.

·  Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.

·  Complete testing activities within required production and shipping timelines.

·  Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate documentation and demonstrating compliance with quality management systems.

·  Comply with ISO 9001 requirements and site quality standards.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Associate degree in a scientific discipline.
• English language proficiency with the ability to read and interpret safety procedures, technical documents, operating instructions, and laboratory protocols.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment within manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Knowledge of analytical laboratory techniques and instrumentation, including polymer testing methods.
• Experience operating laboratory equipment and maintaining accurate laboratory records.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, statistical quality control, and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Experience using laboratory information management systems and maintaining data integrity.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across different teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• Experience supporting polyethylene, polymer, petrochemical, or chemical manufacturing operations.
• Exposure to analytical techniques and instrumentation such as Melt Index, Density testing, Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Total Organic Carbon analysis, Inductively Coupled Plasma, and X-ray Fluorescence.

Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products.  Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.  

We operate in all 50 states, from our Deep Water platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US. 

We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. – Pennzoil® – made from natural gas. 

We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come. 

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