What is the salary for the Senior Laboratory Technician role at Celanese?

The listed annual base salary range is $52K–$81K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Celanese sponsor H-1B visas?

Celanese has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Senior Laboratory Technician role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Senior Laboratory Technician role at Celanese based?

This role is based in Florence, KY.

What polymers or materials does this Senior Laboratory Technician role work with?

engineering polymers, plastics.

What techniques or methods are required for this Senior Laboratory Technician role?

DSC, TGA, FTIR, SEM/EDS, rheology.

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Senior Laboratory Technician

Celanese · Florence, KYtoday

$52k – $81kfrom the posting

BS-level Quality / Testing roles on Crosslinked list a median of $111k (205 that show pay).

Run analytical testing (thermal, rheology, spectroscopy, microscopy) on engineering polymers and plastics for internal divisions.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Broad hands-on analytical toolkit (SEM/EDS, thermal, rheology, FTIR) applied to engineering polymers, supporting multiple company divisions.

Might not be for you. Routine SOP-driven testing and reporting, less open-ended R&D.

Mostly at the benchDeep specialist BS acceptable

Core polymer roleAnalytical testing incl. thermal analysis, rheology; "Experience with engineering polymers or plastics"; FTIR, TGA, DSC, SEM; polymer structure-processing-performance

H-1B filings

Celanese filed 7 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Advanced Engineer, Chemical Process Technology, Process Engineer, Senior Specialist, Compounding Process Technology. Median filed pay: $116K a year.

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Seniority: Technician
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Industry: Chemicals
Role: Quality / Testing
Schedule: Standard

Materials

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Techniques

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Role details

Job Title

Analytical Technician

Shift

Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm

Position Description

This hands-on Analytical Technician position will be responsible for carrying out analytical testing to support company divisions. The individual should have basic understanding of general chemistry, analytical chemistry, and organic chemistry, and some hands-on experience with analytical techniques, including microscopy, thermal analysis, rheology analysis, spectroscopy and wet chemistry.

Roles Responsibilities

Prepare samples

Carry out routine analytical procedures

Analyze data and prepare reports for internal customers

Perform minor equipment maintenance/troubleshooting

Effectively communicate with internal customers and global lab team members

Follow written SOPs

Ensure compliance with standardized methods (ISO, ASTM, VDA, etc.)

Skills

BS in Chemistry, Material Science, or related field

Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret data and provide complete/thorough presentations/reports

Experience with engineering polymers or plastics

Ability to pro-actively design methods to meet customer needs

Ability to identify potential sources of error in an experiment and implement controls to mitigate them

Effective communication - both verbal and written

Strong understanding and commitment to safe lab practice and chemical handling

Ability to organize, keep detailed documentation/records, and achieve timely, accurate results

Ability to make minor repairs to lab equipment

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be part of a team

Ability to manage projects and competing priorities

Must strive for continuous improvement

Must be energetic, self-motivated

Knowledge of polymeric materials and their properties

Comfortable handling chemicals

Hands-on experience with analytical chemistry techniques such as light microscopy, SEM, EDS, KF, FTIR, TGA, and DSC

Ability to identify the appropriate analytical technique to troubleshoot when presented with a problem

Knowledge of polymer structure-processing-performance relationship

Fluency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and statistical software

Experience with DOE's, method validation (R&R) demonstration

Excellent technical writing and presentation skills

Experience managing projects and balancing competing priorities

Education

BS in Chemistry, Material Science, or related field