CB Lab Technician

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.

If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply!

Job Requirements (Principal Responsibilities)

• Conducts routine tests and analyses of product or feedstock samples to determine quality and reliability during manufacturing or product development. Tests for quality, performance and chemical characteristics.  Relies on test scripts and documentation.

• Reports test results in an accurate and timely manner.  Determines compliance with Quality standards as well as Cabot and customers' requests.  Rejects or releases product to inventory per established QC plans.  

• May set up tests and equipment and conduct special functional tests on products or other materials.

• Ensures test equipment is calibrated properly and in safe operating condition.  May calibrate equipment as necessary.

• Uses systems to enter work orders and requisitions.  Compiles test results.

• Participates in scheduled safety meetings and completes safety training requirements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors)

• Familiar with analytical techniques, chemical-handling and laboratory procedures.  Ability to use testing tools and equipment.  Basic knowledge of Quality Control and Statistical Control principles.

• Manual dexterity, accuracy and attention to details. 

• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.

• Written, verbal communication and active listening skills.  Ability to read and interpret operating instructions. Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team-based environment.

• Excellent organization skills in order to complete various sample tests simultaneously.

• Flexibility in performing changing assignments and work schedules.

Education/Experience

• High School required.  Chemistry and math coursework or vocational training highly desirable.

• 1-3 years related experience.

At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds.

Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, “Creating for Tomorrow,” we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability – today and into the future.