What we offer
Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
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Make an impact where science begins.
At Evonik, every discovery starts in a lab, and those labs depend on people who keep things running safely and smoothly. As a Lab Support Specialist at our Allentown R&D site, you’ll support more than 100 laboratories by managing chemical shipments, coordinating hazardous waste, and keeping materials and supplies organized. It’s hands-on work that helps drive real innovation across our business lines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with day-to-day lab support for our research and development campus, helping teams focus on science by keeping laboratory operations organized and on schedule.
Support the site's shipping and receiving, including regulated chemical shipments under DOT and IATA guidelines (training provided).
Maintain inventory of lab supplies, chemicals, and facility materials, keeping stockrooms safe, clean, and well-organized so they're easy to navigate.
Participate in hazardous waste collection and documentation in line with RCRA and site EHS standards.
Collaborate with colleagues to track inventory, complete data entry, and update records in site systems.
Follow safety procedures, maintain accurate records, and contribute to improvement efforts that make lab operations safer and more effective.
Assist with general site logistics, equipment moves, and other lab-support projects as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
Associate degree preferred; combination of education and hands-on experience in lab, logistics, or warehouse environments considered.
1 - 3 years of experience in hazardous waste handling, chemical shipping, or materials/inventory management.
Solid organizational skills and attention to detail when managing regulated materials and documentation.
Strong communication and teamwork skills with a focus on reliable, customer-oriented support.
Familiarity with MS Office; ERP or inventory system experience is a plus.
DOT/IATA, RCRA, or forklift certifications are helpful but not required (training is available).
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Work model: Onsite, full-time (40 hours per week).
Team environment: Collaborative group of four. It’s a close, steady team that values consistency, professionalism, communication, and teamwork.
Evonik is a global leader in specialty chemicals where safety, collaboration, and innovation come together every day. Here, your work supports the people developing solutions that improve lives and advance industries. You’ll be part of a culture that values trust, growth, and hands-on problem-solving because progress happens when every role connects to something bigger.
The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
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What We Do
Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. While we don’t produce electric cars, aircraft, medications or 3D printers, Evonik is part and parcel of these and many other end products. That’s because we contribute the small things that make a big difference. We make electric car batteries perform better, aircraft greener, medications more effective and 3D printers more efficient. In short: We think beyond the bounds of chemistry to make the world a better place. Today and tomorrow. We are an international group with a workforce of over 32,000 people spread across more than one hundred locations. Our daily work is shaped by global concerns, such as sustainability, diversity and digitalization. In all our business decisions, we take the present and future generations into consideration. After all, being ready for tomorrow is our business.
Interested in joining our global team? Our wide range of opportunities extends from creative and innovative research through international management all the way to production. Whether you’re studying, starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, come help us make the world a better place. For more information about careers at Evonik, go to:
www.careers.evonik.com. #HumanChemistry
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