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! 

Job Requirements (Principal Responsibilities)

• Works closely with scientists and engineers to develop new products, formulations or prototype equipment and conduct standard/non-standard procedures and tests.

• Follows experimental plan as set by project leader.  May prepare logistics, materials and equipment.

• Executes various chemical and physical laboratory tests involving synthesis, processing, characterization and related troubleshooting with attention to observations and learning. Clearly documents work in notebook. 
• Maintains work area in compliance with safety rules and regulations.  Participates in scheduled safety meetings and completes safetay training requirements.

Education/Experience

• Science technician (e.g. German CTA) with minimum of 2 years of laboratory hands on experience or
• BSc in chemistry, electrochemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering and minimum 1 year of laboratory hands on experience
• Understanding of laboratory terminology, equipment, procedures and safety practices. Knowledge of basic principles of chemistry and/or engineering.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to identify out-of-range results and note unusual patterns.  Ability to populate and organize data in assigned format to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Communication abilities in English and German

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.