Lab Analyst

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Lab Analyst I

Quality

The performs sample preparation, performs analytical testing, and manages data in support of Materion's requirements for customers and the ISO 17025 management system. The reports to the or as appropriate, with dotted line responsibility to the department lead.

• Work with and the department lead to receive training, use the QMS software to access and acknowledge training documents and work instructions. Provide some basic/intermediate training to other lab personnel on analytical methods and practices when required.
• Comply with all procedures and good laboratory practices.
• Follow standard procedures regarding sample preparation prior to instrumental analysis; this entails using rolling and cutting equipment, very accurate weighing of samples, hot plate acid digestion of samples, and accurate dilutions among other common laboratory procedures; attention to detail is a key requirement.
• Perform testing and data recording for provided samples using the following techniques (not necessarily a complete listing): ICP-OES, Metallography, GDMS, Tensile Testing, IGA (LECO), Tap Density, Hardness Testing, SEM/EDX (and Image Analysis).
• Perform basic cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment, including the handling and movement of bulk acids.
• Participate in lab projects, including process improvement projects and safety projects.
• Proficient in the use of advanced Excel functions, LIMS (including maintenance of functions related to daily operations), SAP and other standard office software.

Preference will be given to candidates with a two- or four-year degree (preferably in a STEM field). High school diploma, technical school, or GED required at a minimum, coupled with 2 or more years of relevant analytical experience.

• Basic mathematical calculations
• Read basic customer specifications
• Understand ASTM standards with guidance
• Follow directions to fulfill requirements for ISO 17025 accreditation

As this role requires effective communication with other employees and the comprehension of customer specifications and other technical documents, the individual must be very proficient in speaking and writing the English language.

Sound decision making skills are a pre-requisite. Also, the individual must be able to take decisive action based on limited input and also determine when a decision requires supervisory input.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools or controls; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Good manual dexterity is required for the completion of precise and accurate tasks in a repeatable fashion.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to low concentrations of fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. All such exposures are customarily within limits established by federal and state regulatory bodies. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. Use of PPE is required to perform certain job functions.

Pay Range:

$27.18-$33.56

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as…