Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.

If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply! 

Position Summary

Provides hands-on support for laboratory operations under close supervision, with a focus on sample preparation and execution of standardized experiments. Assists in data generation while gaining practical experience in laboratory practices and safety standards.

Job Requirements (Principal Responsibilities)

·       Perform routine sample preparation activities such as weighing, mixing, dilution, dispersion.

·       Carry out simple, repetitive laboratory tests using standardized procedures and under appropriate supervision.

·       Support laboratory operational excellence by maintaining work areas, tools, and designated equipment in a clean, organized, and ready-to-use condition, aligned with established 5S standards.

·       Maintains work area in compliance with safety rules and regulations.  Participates in scheduled safety meetings and completes safety training requirements. Participates in safety-focused activities such as seeking out opportunities to advance our safety culture.

·       Strictly follows and complies with all SH&E procedures, standards and regulations and constantly strives for Excellence in the fields of sustainability and Safety, Health and preservation of the Environment.

·       Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors)

·       Basic understanding of laboratory terminology, equipment, procedures and safety practices. Knowledge of basic principles of chemistry and/or engineering.  Basic understanding of Cabot processes, products and their functionality in customer applications.

·       Demonstrates strong safety awareness, attention to detail, reliability, and a willingness to learn, with the ability to follow standard procedures and work effectively in a team environment.

Education/Experience

·       Major in chemistry, polymer, material, analytical chemistry, or related field.

·       Basic laboratory coursework or hands-on laboratory experience is preferred.

At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds.

Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, “Creating for Tomorrow,” we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability – today and into the future.