LABORATORY SERVICES & QUALITY ASSURANCE LABORATORY TECH

LABORATORY SERVICES & QUALITY ASSURANCE LABORATORY TECH

Req #1665 201 Formosa Dr, Point Comfort, TX 77978, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Friday, May 8, 2026 at 1:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:59 AM Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas. Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid. We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities. Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

To perform laboratory testing to support process control, quality control, and finished product release, while ensuring compliance with approved methods, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY 1.

Calibrate, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results. 2. Analyze raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products in accordance with approved methods and specifications. 3. Perform quality control testing for process monitoring, additives, and final product release prior to shipment. 4. Accurately document test results, calculations, and observations in a timely manner, ensuring data integrity and traceability. 5. Enter analytical data into required systems and complete associated calculations and reports. 6. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve analytical or equipment issues; coordinate repairs or corrective actions as needed. 7. Complete and maintain all required QC, ISO, IATF, safety, and regulatory documentation. 8. Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO/IATF standards, environmental, health and safety requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations. 9. Participate in audits, inspections, daily NTG (Nothing Touching the Ground) checks, and operational clean sweep activities. 10. Actively support pellet loss prevention, containment, cleanup, and proper disposal practices. 11. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory and work environment following 6S or similar standards. 12. Attend and actively participate in safety meetings, departmental meetings, and required training programs. 13. Communicate results, issues, and trends effectively with operations, quality, and management teams. 14. Support continuous improvement initiatives related to testing methods, efficiency, quality, and safety. 15. Work outside normal business hours as required to support production or quality needs. 16. Maintain regular, reliable attendance and professional conduct. 17. Assist with inventory control of laboratory supplies, reagents, and standards as needed. 18. Perform other duties as assigned to support laboratory and operational objectives.

III. QUALIFICATIONS A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA 1.

Previous Related Experience Required High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of eight hours of college-level chemistry; or an associate's degree in Chemical Technology (Laboratory); or three years of industrial laboratory experience; or at least 15 consecutive months of experience in a Polyolefins, PVC, or Polymer Analysis laboratory. 2. Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job

• Operation, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic repair of laboratory instruments
• Wet chemistry techniques (titrations, dilutions, reagent preparation, standardization)
• Sample preparation for raw materials, in-process, and finished products
• Execution of routine analytical testing per approved SOPs
• Basic method troubleshooting and verification
• Routine calibration and calibration verification of lab equipment
• Accurate data entry and calculation (ppm, ppb, %, dilution factors)
• Use of LIMS or other electronic data systems (as applicable) 3. Education High school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of eight hours of college-level chemistry, or an associate's degree in Chemical Technology (Laboratory) preferred. 4. Other Certification/Training Required
• Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire.
• Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for current position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.
• Must participate in the following subject training and pass required certifications.

Check Out Our Benefits Health Coverage and Perks Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care Short-term Disability Long-term Disability Group Term Life, Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement ​​​​​​​ Work/Life Balance 10 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off for a balanced life (Vacation, Sick and Personal Time) FlexTime Available Competitive Compensation Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, Cash Balance, Pension Plan Job Details Job Family HH Job Function N Pay Type Hourly Scan this QR code and apply! Download 201 Formosa Dr, Point Comfort, TX 77978, USA