Lab Technician

Company:

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Job Description:

Lab Technician

Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Shift:  1:30 PM-12:00 AM Monday-Thursday
Salary: $25-$27 plus shift differential starting at 3:00 PM

The Laboratory Technician performs laboratory testing and analysis on polyethylene, polypropylene, and other olefin materials to support customer requirements and internal quality standards. This role prepares test specimens, operates laboratory equipment, and ensures accurate, reliable test results in accordance with ASTM, ISO, and customer specifications. The Laboratory Technician plays an important role in supporting medical-grade material testing, maintaining laboratory documentation, and meeting testing deadlines for customer shipments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process laboratory samples and test specimens according to established procedures and specifications.
• Conduct material property testing on polyethylene, polypropylene, and other olefin materials.
• Operate and maintain familiarity with laboratory testing equipment and its proper functionality.
• Ensure test specimens meet required tolerances and comply with applicable ASTM, ISO, and customer standards.
• Understand testing methods and factors that may affect material properties and test results.
• Identify and communicate potential material issues or test results that require further investigation.
• Record, review, and maintain accurate laboratory data and testing documentation.
• Participate in laboratory procedure updates and documentation change management as needed.
• Support customer requests for technical information and provide reliable, accurate test results.
• Interact professionally with customers, auditors, and internal teams.
• Follow applicable laboratory quality management systems and established procedures.
• Prioritize testing activities to meet customer requirements and shipment deadlines.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with ASTM/ISO testing methods.
• Experience with plastics testing, precision measurements, and regulated quality systems preferred.
• Experience with ISO 17025 or other quality management systems, such as ISO 9001 or ISO 13485, preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel; Minitab experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of statistics and data analysis preferred.
• Knowledge of plastics manufacturing or processing is preferred.
• Experience operating laboratory equipment or machine tools to prepare specimens preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $25-$27, plus shift differential starting at 3:00 PM. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

• Competitive Benefits 
• Benefits begin on DAY 1! 
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees
• $1,000 Sign On Bonus
• Uniforms Provided, Reimbursements for Boots, and Safety glasses

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information

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