Location:
Lansing, MI, US, 48910
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Req ID: 89681
Facility: Lansing-130
Department: APS Lab
Division: Global APS
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LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.
Come Join an Inclusive Team
The Lansing Technical Center (LMO) is seeking a Laboratory Technician to primarily support operations within the Finishing/Paint Applications Lab as well as provide additional support within the Fabrication/High Bay area. This role provides hands-on support for compounding, injection molding, paint application, and accredited testing activities that serve application development engineers, production facilities, and customers. The technician will also manage automotive OEM paint systems, perform paint mixing and specimen preparation, and complete technical documentation aligned with OEM requirements. #LI-ZO1
A Day in the Life
Because the Lansing lab supports a wide range of functions, the ideal candidate will be primarily responsible for the Finishing/Paint Applications Lab. They will also be adaptable and comfortable supporting work in the Fabrication/High Bay area. Responsibilities include the following:
General & Safety:
Follow all corporate and facility safety guidelines, as well as HR policies
Support raw material management, including inventory, ordering, and SDS review, in collaboration with manufacturing plants
Finishing / Paint Applications Lab:
Serve as the primary technician for paint mixing protocols and substrate specimen painting
Perform ISO 17025–accredited paint application tests following established OEM standards
Execute equipment and test quality protocols
Maintain quality documentation, including technical writing and compliance reviews
Participate in laboratory accreditation audits
Assist operations, engineering, and customer teams as needed
Fabrication / High Bay Responsibilities:
Weigh laboratory-scale polypropylene compound raw material blends
Perform pilot-scale compounding of TPO materials using twin screw extrusion lines
Manage molding requests for internal development engineers and external production/customer needs
Operate injection molding machines and mold test specimens according to ASTM, ISO, and OEM standards
Conduct routine equipment, cleaning and maintenance
You Bring This Value
Schedule:
Ability to work 40+ hours per week, Monday–Friday, with schedule flexibility until approximately 7 p.m.
Education:
Minimum High School diploma, GED or equivalent
Work Experience:
Preferably 2+ years of previous laboratory or manufacturing experience
What We Offer
Benefits starting day one:
Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Plan with Company Match of 6%
Retirement (Pension) Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Vacation and Holidays
Educational Assistance
Why LyondellBasell?
Safety focused organization
Grow personally and professionally
Work with others to develop innovative solutions
Competencies
Build Partnerships
Drive Innovation
Grow Capabilities
Promote Inclusion
Motivational Fit
Technical Skills
Deliver Results
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