Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Cabot has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician located in our Development and Manufacturing Center in Pampa, Texas. In this role you will perform the necessary tests outlined in the Cabot Test Method manual on carbon blacks and carbon black feedstock. Your role is critical to ensuring that the Pampa Plant and the Pampa Development and Manufacturing Center's production meets customer requirements. This position will work a rotating 12-hour schedule supporting all Pampa facilities.

* Are you inspired to be on a winning team? Are you known for your integrity... for always doing the right thing?
* Are you curious, coachable, and passionate about learning? Are you interested in clean technology and sustainable business?

If so, please consider the opportunity we have for you to join our team!

Using your knowledge, skills, and abilities, you will ensure our products meet various customer specifications. This role requires a self-motivated person with a positive attitude, strong organization skills, and urgency to make things happen. A successful candidate will be someone who can:

* Effectively and efficiently perform product and raw materials testing using laboratory devices and instrumentation
* Set up and operate testing equipment for new and special tests
* Identify and immediately communicate any out of specification test results to Pampa Facilities Operations to expedite corrective action
* Record test data in spreadsheets and / or tabulates and enter test results in Laboratory Information Management System
* Calibrate testing equipment and perform equipment maintenance as needed to ensure quality results
* Notify laboratory Lead Tech / Supervisor of needed supplies
* Identify and actively participate in continuous improvement opportunities
* Demonstrate safety minded and good housekeeping habits
* Actively follow Responsible Care 14001 (RC14001) guidelines
* Performs other duties as required and assume additional responsibility as assigned.

* Secondary education (High School); technical/vocational training. (2-year college/technical degree in math/science preferred)
* Must have valid driver's license and be willing to drive company vehicle between Pampa sites
* General lab testing knowledge and mathematical skills to solve problems encountered in job. (Algebra, problem solving, etc.)
* Competent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office and Outlook applications including formatting, data entry, and written communication
* Willingness to work overtime and/or possible call outs when needed
* Ability to understand how quality affects the customer's needs
* Proficient communication skills: writing and verbal and must follow instructions and communicate clearly
* Collaborative attitude and inter-personal skills; willing to share information and resources with peers
* Ability to classify and organize data in a logical and orderly way as well as plan work to ensure timely completion of assignments
* Ability to lift items and equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.
* Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity to operate and perform basic service to laboratory equipment.
* Ability to focus for long periods of time
* Ability to stand for long periods of time
* Demonstrated Critical Thinking skills
* Ability to complete all essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

How We'll Support Your Success:
* Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment - We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.
* Growth - Great training, great peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your influence, your position, and your compensation.
* Meaningful Work that is Valued - The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner energy future. It is an awesome feeling to know you're making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, "I was a part of that."
* Benefits, Vacation, Etc. - We offer a competitive package of benefits.
* Feedback - we are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
* Support - you are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. Our employees are the lifeblood of our business. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success.