R&D Laboratory Technician

INVISTA

Longview, TX

Your Job
INVISTA has an immediate need for an R&D Laboratory Technician at our polypropylene plant in Longview, Texas. Bring your curiosity, ideas, work ethic, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As an R&D Laboratory Technician, you will contribute as part of a team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through quality and cutting-edge samples and product solutions.
Our Team
At INVISTA Longview, polypropylene is our specialty and advantage. Our products are highly competitive due to reliable, flexible polypropylene resin supply with unparalleled application development support. With more than 40 years of experience and nearly 850 million pounds of capacity, INVISTA is a preferred partner to the customers we serve.
What You Will Do
Prepare and mix samples (compounding and extrusion) for testing and customer trials
Maintain accurate records of testing procedures and results
Collaborate with cross-functional teams while performing hands-on tasks in lab and manufacturing settings
Support lab housekeeping and equipment maintenance to ensure safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency
Routinely lift and move materials up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, ladders, and work in varying degrees of temperature
Operate fork truck, assist loading and unloading materials from trucks, and operate support equipment for extrusion and compounding line.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Manufacturing/industrial experience
High School Diploma or higher
MS Office experience (Word, Excel, MS Teams, Outlook)
Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship
What Will Put You Ahead
Associates degree or higher in Science, Biology, Mathematics, or Chemistry
Experience in Polymer Laboratory
Experience operating extrusion and molding equipment
Experience preparing and/or testing samples
Technical writing or reporting experience
Experience with LIMS
Military experience
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life’s essential products to market.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

Posted 2025-11-27

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