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About the Role

Performs, supervises, and coordinates laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics of materials for quality production and environmental control.

Responsibilities

• Perform all routine analysis and results reporting with minimal supervision after training.
• Set-up, adjust, and operate laboratory equipment including Arc-Spark Emission Spectrometer, ICP Spectrometer, XRF Analyzer, Induction Furnace, pH meter, and analytical balance.
• Troubleshoot minor instrument and equipment errors.
• Prepare chemical solutions using proper measuring techniques.
• Prepare and process samples for testing.
• Troubleshoot minor in-process production problems.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative tests on various materials using spectrographic or chromatographic equipment.
• Test production samples to verify conformity to specifications and record results.
• Record finished product testing results into the corporate SAP computer system.
• Record test results on standardized forms and prepare test reports using MS Excel.
• Issue instructions for in-process treatments to adjust chemical composition.
• Test environmental samples to determine the disposition of wastes/effluents.
• Understand shipping requirements and notify Laboratory Supervisor of deficiencies.
• Comply with all environmental, health, safety, quality systems, and housekeeping programs.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned or authorized by laboratory management.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Follow written standard work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Perform environmental sample analysis such as TCLP and test water samples for trace metals and pH.
• Establish formulations required to meet material specifications and provide instructions.
• Assist in covering additional shifts at critical times.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.
• 1-2 years of equivalent experience in a laboratory setting.
• Completion of college basic chemistry and college algebra courses, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Meet proficiency criteria.
• 12+ credit hours of college chemistry courses, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ credit hours of college math courses, or equivalent experience.

Skills

• Laboratory analysis
• Instrument operation (Spectrometer, ICP, XRF, pH meter, balance)
• Chemical solution preparation
• Sample preparation
• Troubleshooting
• Data recording
• Report generation (MS Excel)
• SAP system usage
• Environmental sample analysis (TCLP, water testing)
• Formulation
• Interpersonal communication

Work Type

• 1st shift (Overnights)
• 8-hour floating position
• Consideration for 12-hour positions

Education Level

• College basic chemistry
• College algebra
• 12+ credit hours of college chemistry courses
• 6+ credit hours of college math courses