**Senior Pilot Plant Operator**

Employee: Regular : Full time

Location: Akron , OH

Team: Engineering & Science

: 2021_11727

Zip Code: 44301

Posted Date: 2021-05-19 13:00:00

**Job Description**

The Laboratory Technician focuses on performing routine laboratory operations to support the laboratory environment. A Senior Support position requires broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools through extensive work experience and may require vocational or technical education; works under limited supervision for routine situations; and provides assistance and training to lower level employees. Problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand. **Company Overview**

Firestone Polymers, LLC is headquartered in Akron, Ohio and manufactures polymers and synthetic rubber in our world-class ISO 9001:2000/14001 registered plants located in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Orange, Texas. Firestone's unique anionic polymerization technology allows production of high purity, high molecular weight polybutadiene and a wide range of block, random, and vinyl modified styrene-butadiene copolymers. These products are sold around the world for use in tires, impact modification of plastics and hot melt adhesives. Firestone Polymers, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company. **Responsibilities**

Responsibilities:

Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations

Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments

Sets up, configures, installs, and maintains laboratory equipment

Follows instructions and checklists to operate equipment and mix chemical solutions for use in tests

Takes measurements and performs routine biological or chemical analytical tests according to standard procedures

Compiles research data, operating records, and reports of test results

Controls stocks of materials and chemical agents

Performs safety program checks and preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments

Trains, delegates and reviews the work of lower level employees.

Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

n/a

**Qualifications**

Typically requires a minimum of 2-4 years of related experience **Employee Type**

Regular : Full time