Quality Lab Technician

The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for the chemical analysis of incoming, in-process and finished good samples. Technicians verify analysis data into Laboratory Information System (LIMS) - including release of materials and/or products. Calibration and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work safely.
• Adhere to all company and regulatory EH&S policies and procedures. Look for safety issues and notify leadership of all safety concerns.
• Adheres to all Company 6-S initiatives and policies.
• Responsible for the collection and preparation of samples, analytical testing, recording, reporting, and maintaining records of results, and notifying appropriate personnel of results.
• Performs chemical analysis using established procedures and operates analytical instruments and apparatus for the chemical evaluation of samples from the C-M melt shop, customers, raw material vendors, and non-routine samples as assigned.
• Records, reports, and maintains records of these functions.
• Responsible for the daily maintenance, standardization and adjustment of the analytical equipment to ensure proper operation and maintain accuracy. Reports malfunctions to the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Responsible for the maintenance of control specifications of materials analyzed, maintaining adequate analytical standards library, and preparation and maintenance of calibration curves.
• Maintains an adequate reserve of supplies to perform job functions. Enters purchase requisition and notifies Laboratory Supervisor when supplies are needed.
• Assists other technicians or assumes duties of absent Laboratory Technician(s) as necessary or as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Assists the Laboratory Supervisor in training new Lab Technicians as to their laboratory duties and analytical procedures associated with their positions.
• Responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of work area, associated laboratory area, and equipment.
• Performs additional routine or experimental work as required or assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Cross train and maintain qualification on multiple analytical test methods.
• Weekend coverage per established schedule.
• Available for overtime without prior notice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Two (2) years’ experience of laboratory experience.

Preferred:

• Two-year or Four-year degree in Applied Science, or equivalent, with emphasis on chemistry.
• Three or more years of laboratory experience.
• LECO, XRF and/or Trace Analysis of steel, specialty steel and/or superalloy materials preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to use hand tools, polishing wheels, etc.
• Basic math and chemistry aptitude.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate technical information.
• Knowledge of the Periodic Table of Elements.
• Precise, detail oriented, analytical ability.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented mindset.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills, can organize, prioritize, and balance time to meet established deadlines.
• Strong teamwork oriented mindset.