LAB ANALYST

About the Role

INVISTA is seeking innovative individuals for the role of Laboratory Analyst at its Victoria, TX facility to join the Quality Lab team. This role requires individuals who can produce accurate, high-quality work in a time-sensitive, fast-paced environment with strong communication skills. A successful candidate will be able to organize, prioritize, and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines, demonstrate strong initiative, and work with minimal supervision as part of a team. All activities must be carried out with integrity, compliance, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Chemical Analyses: Conduct various chemical analyses including titrations, distillations, wet chemistry, GC, LC, IC, FTIR, UV-Vis, XRF, and ICP to provide accurate and timely results.
• Data Management and Communication: Utilize LIMS to manage data, communicate results, and document issues related to quality, instruments, production, or supply.
• Quality and Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to applicable RCRA laws and stay informed about plant processes, general chemistry, and lab analysis theory.
• Emergency Response: Serve as an emergency response team member as a First Responder administering first aid.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively within a team environment, collaborating with operators, mechanics, and exempt professionals.
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking: Apply problem-solving skills and critical thinking to address challenges and improve processes.
• Goal Orientation and Planning: Demonstrate organization, planning, and prioritization skills, focusing on high-value tasks to achieve goals and deliver results.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic Qualifications:
• One or more of the following:
• One year of work experience in an analytical laboratory.
• A 2-year degree in Chemical Technology or Process Technology.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• Certified first responder on an emergency response team (e.g., EMR, EMT, or higher).
• Ability to obtain Emergency Care Attendant certification.
• What Will Put You Ahead:
• 2 years of analytical laboratory experience.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry or Biology.
• Experience with GC, LC, Auto-Titrators, distillation, IC, FTIR's, ICP's, and wet chemistry.
• Experience with instrument calibration and maintenance.
• Experience with LIMS (data entry, managing data, and Sample Manager/Chromeleon).
• Emergency Care Attendant Certification or higher.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of regular lifting and moving up to 10 pounds, frequently lifting and moving up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of working with a glove box and air-free chamber.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Required to work a 12-hr rotating shift.
• Must be available to work scheduled (planned) or unscheduled (unplanned/short-notice hours on nights and/or weekends, holidays as needed) to meet business needs.
• Required to work overtime as required by the business.
• Subject to a pre-hire physical abilities test.