Laboratory Tester

Role details

Location

Laboratory (North Bend Plant, Franklin, LA)

About Birla Carbon

Birla Carbon is one of the world's leading manufacturers of carbon black solutions, serving customers across tires, plastics, coatings, inks, fibers, batteries, rubber, and specialty applications. As part of the Aditya Birla Group, we combine global scale, innovation, sustainability leadership, and technical expertise to deliver high-performance solutions worldwide.

The Role

Birla Carbon is seeking a Laboratory Tester to support product quality, process control, and continuous improvement activities within our laboratory operations. This role is responsible for performing laboratory testing, maintaining equipment and instrumentation, preparing samples and solutions, and ensuring accurate reporting of test results.

The successful candidate will work closely with laboratory, production, and quality teams to ensure testing is performed safely, accurately, and in accordance with established procedures while supporting operational excellence across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures, specifications, and quality standards.
• Read, understand, and follow all laboratory test methods, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Set up, adjust, and operate laboratory equipment and instruments after completing required training and demonstrating proficiency.
• Prepare samples, reagents, and chemical solutions according to established formulas and procedures.
• Conduct instrument calibrations and verification activities to ensure testing accuracy and reliability.
• Accurately complete laboratory data sheets, enter results into laboratory systems, and maintain testing records.
• Clean, maintain, and sterilize laboratory equipment as required to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Adhere to all laboratory safety, environmental, and quality requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support troubleshooting and investigation activities related to product quality and laboratory results.
• Maintain a professional attitude and work effectively as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and other schedules as required to support plant operations.
• Safely handle chemicals and laboratory materials following established procedures and training requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and move materials, including filling and handling 5-gallon containers.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and perform physical activities throughout a full shift.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and effectively with limited supervision.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical procedures, safety documentation, and operating instructions.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately record and report laboratory data.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn laboratory software, spreadsheets, and reporting systems.
• Strong mathematical skills, including calculations involving ratios, percentages, weights, measurements, and basic statistical interpretation.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work shift schedules and overtime as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of laboratory testing experience in a chemical, manufacturing, or production environment.
• Experience working in a production control laboratory.
• Knowledge of wet chemistry techniques.
• Chemistry coursework at the high school, technical school, or college level.
• Experience working with laboratory instrumentation, calibration activities, and quality control procedures.

Additional Information

• Applicants will be required to successfully complete a laboratory procedure assessment as part of the selection process.