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Senior Lab Technician

Covestro
United States, Illinois, Elgin
1122 Saint Charles Street (Show on map)
Nov 12, 2025
We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place. Generate and evaluate samples in the laboratory to support development, product quality control and process research, development programs and improvement of chemical processes Major Tasks and Responsibilities Plan, execute and evaluate experiments in labs or pilot plants applying state of the art analytical/preparative methods Optimize processes and ensure trouble free operations by maintaining and providing records and reports of test results and specific observations and interact with customers Generate, test and/or evaluate lab-scale samples, also for customer, technical, process and product research programs and manufacturing support according to standard procedures to ensure product quality Research, provide and apply relevant information in a defined area of expertise to enable problem solving and further decisions Understand and operate according to HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, Quality), SOPs (standard operating procedures) and responsible care rules, regulations and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment Check and maintain the equipment to ensure a good condition and proper working Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Physics, or Material Science Physical testing experience with tensile testing, DMA (Dynamic Mechanical Analysis), adhesion testing and/or coefficient of friction testing Knowledge and Skills Casting and curing films for testing Blend-up of chemical formulations Viscosity testing Optical fiber testing Analytical testing Safety minded Good record keeping with using electronic lab notebook Pay range: $49,700 - $92,300 YOUR APPLICATION Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now! Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law. Contact Us Info-Hotline: +1 844-522-6775 If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this site as a result of your disability. To make a request, please call (412) 413-2736.