Chemical Lab Analyst A​/B

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered the opportunity to grow. This position is responsible for analyzing, testing and inspecting material and recording results to ensure material specifications are met.

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

• High school diploma or equivalent required. College experience in relevant technical areas (mathematics, chemistry, material science, any engineering discipline) is helpful.
• Prior laboratory experience in chemical analysis, safe chemical handling, and general knowledge of laboratory procedures is a plus but is not required.
• Some exposure to ISO 17025 Quality System is helpful.
• Must have demonstrated mechanical aptitude, be highly analytical with acceptable writing and record-keeping skills.
• Must be computer literate and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Must be willing to work either 2nd or 3rd shifts. Must be willing to work overtime and/or twelve hour shifts as needed to provide additional lab coverage.
• Practical knowledge of PC functions (Excel and Word).

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 an Asylee or Refugee, a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is to not 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 and 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. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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.

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