Chemical Lab Analyst

Job Overview

At Materion, everyone is included, respected, and offered opportunity to grow. This position is responsible for analyzing, testing, and inspecting material and recording results to ensure material specifications are met. The candidate will perform laboratory functions for daily production and R&D tasks, including chemical analysis and assistance with sample preparation and other material processing operations as needed.

• Perform laboratory functions for daily production and R&D tasks.
• Conduct chemical analysis.
• Assist in laboratory functions such as sample preparation and other material processing operations as needed.
• Perform minor equipment preventative maintenance, as required.
• Provide process analysis in a group laboratory environment.
• Enter data of analysis results and maintain testing database(s).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College experience in mathematics, chemistry, material science, or any engineering discipline is helpful.
• Prior laboratory experience in chemical analysis, safe chemical handling, and general knowledge of laboratory procedures is a plus but not required.
• Some exposure to ISO 17025 Quality System is helpful.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Highly analytical with acceptable writing and record‑keeping skills.
• Computer literate with practical knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Willingness to work either 2nd or 3rd shift, overtime, and/or twelve‑hour shifts as needed.

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 under ITAR/EAR. The candidate must qualify as a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a person admitted into the U.S. as an asylee or refugee, a national of a country not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a person approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

The selection will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license within a timeframe consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy not to unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company.

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Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military-friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.