Tech II - Quality Chem Lab

TECHNICIAN II – QUALITY CHEMICAL LAB

Daylight shift. This role focuses on the preparation of steel, alloy, and slag specimens and the analysis of these specimens using instrumental methods.

• Prepare and process test specimens using equipment such as abrasive saws, disk and belt sanders, horizontal grinder, and drill presses.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance, including adjustments to sample preparation machinery and auxiliary equipment such as optical emission spectrometers.
• Inspect test specimens for quality criteria, reject poor quality samples, and request replacements from internal customers as required.
• Register new test specimens into the electronic laboratory management system (LIMS) and identify samples according to standard operating procedures.
• Accurately analyze furnace and product specimens using C/S combustion instruments, N/O fusion instruments, optical emission spectrometers, SEM, and inverted microscope.
• Maintain instruments according to the intervals required by SOP.
• Review test data and apply appropriate corrections based on certified reference material analyses or statistical means.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

• High school diploma required; additional relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree in Chemistry or two years in a physical science curriculum preferred.
• One to two years of relevant laboratory experience and at least six months as a Technician I required.
• Works under moderate supervision/guidance, accountable for individual results and team impact.
• Ensures a safe workplace and promotes environmental protection.
• Applicable knowledge of chemical lab testing procedures, equipment (C/S, N/O, optical emission spectrometer, SEM, inverted microscope) and statistical analysis.
• Experience with instrument software, type correction, and LIMS system usage.
• Ability to operate and maintain chemical lab equipment and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Organizational and communication skills; ability to follow priorities and make decisions.
• Capacity to lift and carry items up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work with and without direct supervision.

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions.

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, employing affirmative action for all protected classes and recruiting the best qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The company also provides opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.