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.
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Cabot Corporation is seeking a Sr Lab Technical Operator to join our Performance Chemicals team at our Billerica, Massachusetts technical center. Within our Performance Chemicals segment, we develop high‑value materials used across automotive, construction, batteries, consumer products, infrastructure, and electronics.
As a Senior Lab Technical Operator, you’ll support both the Battery Materials and Carbon Silica Technologies teams by contributing to the development, testing, and optimization of Performance Chemicals products and processes. Your work will include hands‑on experimentation, sample preparation, data collection, and operating large, heavy equipment that goes beyond standard bench‑scale chemistry setup. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys practical, equipment‑focused lab work in a fast‑paced environment where every day brings something new.
Our portfolio includes specialty carbons, specialty compounds, battery materials, fumed metal oxides, and aerogel, that deliver color, conductivity, dispersion, mechanical strength, UV protection, thermal insulation, and high‑purity performance. As customers advance technologies in energy storage, plastics, packaging, and light-weighting, your work helps bring these innovations to life.
This role is fully onsite in Billerica, MA.
We are focused on developing new products that expand our capabilities, meet emerging customer needs, and support future growth. This role will support these efforts and specific responsibilities include:
Sample Preparation & Equipment Operation
Prepares samples for non‑routine and complex testing.
Operates routine processing and other testing apparatus as required.
Recognizes and troubleshoots equipment or process issues and participates in problem resolution.
May assemble and install testing or process equipment as needed.
Testing, Documentation & Data Management
Ensures all tests are executed thoroughly, accurately, and on schedule.
Demonstrates strong understanding of lab equipment, processes, and workflows.
Coordinates resources and collaborates with other operators to meet testing deadlines.
Keeps detailed notes, enters data into databases, organizes test results, and provides summary interpretations to identify issues or trends.
May assist in developing test methods for new or existing equipment.
Maintenance, Calibration & Operational Excellence
Performs routine maintenance and calibration of testing equipment.
Follows service requests from initiation through completion.
Supports continuous improvement and shares constructive solutions for routine process challenges.
Training, Safety, and Compliance
Adheres strictly to SH&E procedures and works to maintain excellence in safety, health, and environmental stewardship.
Maintains clean, safe work areas; attends required safety meetings and completes mandatory training.
Professional Growth & Work Standards
Gains in‑depth knowledge of work processes and business context in assigned area.
Solves routine problems using skills and established procedures, seeking guidance as needed.
Completes assignments under close supervision with a focus on accuracy, quality, and standards.
Holds oneself accountable for high performance and professional conduct.
Education & Experience Requirements can be one of the following combinations:
High School diploma/GED
Plus 4+ years of related lab experience
OR Associates degree in technical discipline
Plus 2+ years of related lab experience
Hands-on lab experience is heavily preferred
Knowledge of laboratory testing equipment and protocols and ability to identify out-of-range results and note unusual patterns
Basic mechanical knowledge and hands-on experience using hand tools to work on laboratory equipment
Ability to move heavy equipment and lift up to 50 lbs / 22.7 kg and at times utilize a respirator
Experience in a cGMP or other regulated manufacturing environment preferred
Ability to follow detailed instructions and established procedures
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
Effective teamwork skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical or mechanical issues
Experience with process improvement methodologies
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to process change
How We’ll Support Your Success:
The pay range for this role is from $61,750-$84,900. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skill, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, all positions are eligible for health benefits on the first day of employment, 401K savings plans, vision, dental and annual bonus based on company performance.
Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.
Growth –Training, great peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your influence, your position, and your compensation.
Meaningful Work that is Valued – Customers are demanding sustainable solutions without compromising quality or performance. The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner future. It is an awesome feeling to know you’re making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, “I was a part of that.”
Benefits, Vacation, Etc. – We offer a competitive package of benefits. Benefits begin on first day of employment. Cabot Benefits
Feedback – We are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
Support – You are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. We have a global team of engineers that are willing to help. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success.
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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.
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Realizing we function better together than individually, Cabot Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and to empower employees to achieve exceptional results, without consideration of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employees’ and applicants’ disabilities or religious beliefs and practices, in accordance with applicable law.
Cabot is committed to supporting and maintaining a safe and environmentally focused working environment. All employees are expected to uphold this commitment in every position.
Nondiscrimination Policy with Respect to Discussion of Pay
This is to advise that it is the policy of Cabot Corporation not to discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This policy, however, shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of that employee's essential job functions (such as in payroll or HR) discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless that disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or other action, including an investigation conducted by Cabot, or otherwise as required by law.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Background Checks
Cabot is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. All applicants conditionally offered a position must (a) complete and pass a background check and (b) complete a drug test and receive an acceptable test result. For certain manufacturing, quality and production positions, a pre-employment physical may be required.