Responsibilities include: 

• Operating specialized laboratory equipment to test parts according to internal methods and external standards (e.g. ASTM, ISO, OEM), providing accurate and timely testing results, conclusions and summaries to requesters.
• Working closely with commercial and T&I stakeholders to schedule and prioritize testing based on business strategy, targets and other priorities.
• Assessing and reporting failure modes, observations and conclusions using prior experience and knowledge and, if possible, relate them to known material behavior and characteristics. 
• Developing new test methods and managing installation and startup of new lab equipment.
• Mentoring, training and overseeing work of other technicians or engineers supporting laboratory testing.
• Maintaining all equipment, including repairs, calibration, and purchasing lab supplies. 
• Managing financial responsibilities such as budgets and expenses for the labs.
• Conducting regular housekeeping/5S to always keep labs presentable for tours.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, safety and good laboratory practices. Supporting A2LA and other accreditations, as needed.
• Following, implementing, and updating all LOTO procedures, SOPs, corporate safety standards, and regulatory EHSS requirements.

What Matters to SABIC:

• • Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences or engineering
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience with laboratory testing and management, preferably with plastic materials testing
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools, various laboratory software and electronic lab notebooks
  • Knowledge of Automotive, Healthcare and/or Electronics testing
  • Expertise in laboratory techniques, troubleshooting equipment, and implementation of new test methods
  • Knowledge and use of statistical methods with excellent data
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks to meet various project deadlines
  • Planning and negotiation skills
  • Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Self-motivated execution of tasks and report outs