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 has a 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 largest tire and rubber company in the world.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Supervisor position focuses on performing routine laboratory functions to maintain a safe, reliable, quality driven, environmentally sound department.

Responsibilities

This position reports directly to the Laboratory Manager and has no teammates reporting directly to them but does require working closely with all Laboratory staff to meet goals and objectives.

Preferred experience includes:

Chemistry backgroundDeveloping work instructionsWriting test methodsLaboratory Quality ControlLaboratory SafetyHazardous Chemical Handling & DisposalMicrosoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)LIMS (Baytek cBliss)Experience with the following instrumentation:Ph MeterFTIRSpectrophotometerGas Chromatograph (GC)GC Mass SpecGel Permeation Chromatograph (GPC)High Pressure Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC)MooneySets up, configures, installs, troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment.Follow instructions and checklists to operate equipment and mix chemical solutions for use in tests and calibration.Take measurements and perform routine biological or chemical analytical tests according to standard procedures.Compile research data, operating records, and reports of test results.Control stocks of materials and chemical agents.Perform safety program checks, repairs and preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments.Trains, influences, coaches, evaluates, and develops teammates by serving as a mentor and role model.Perform gap analysis on current laboratory methods and provide recommendations for modification of method and/or current practice.Manage work requests for repairs.Oversees daily work activities for lab analysts and reports issues to appropriate team members.Reviews quality control and off spec data and compiles reports daily, monthly, quarterly & annually.Implements/assists with policy and strategy for short-term results and influences others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures.Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.