Laboratory Chemist

• Locations Alcoa Europe, Exeter, DEV, EX2 7LG
  , GB (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time

An opportunity has arisen within our Alloy Laboratory department at our Exeter site for a Laboratory Chemist. This role operates on a 3-shift rotation, and reports to the Laboratory Supervisor.

Your main responsibilities will include;

• Calibrate and setup both new and existing instruments.
• Maintain optimal performance of instrumentation.
• Write, review and oversight of analytical methods,
• Provide technical support to manufacturing facilities.
• Participate in improvement projects.
• Maintain lab systems to ISO
  17 standards and be able to interpret and apply ISO guidelines to lab processes.

• BS degree in chemistry or science or equivalent experience
• Strong math and computer skills.
• General understanding of XRF, Spark Emission and Mass Spectrometry analytical methods with background in analysis of metals (iron, nickel, and cobalt alloys) and ceramics is preferred.
• Capable of lab team leadership.
• Understanding of NADCAP and ISO
  17025 Quality Systems.
• 3-5 years analytical inorganic chemistry experience.