Analyst I, Laboratory

Materion Corporation • Buffalo, NY

1d • $20 - $28

About The Position

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! The 2nd Shift Lab Analyst will perform be responsible for sample preparation, perform analytical and/or assay testing, and manages data in support of Materion's requirements for customers and the ISO 17025 management system. The 2nd Shift Lab Analyst will report to the Senior Analytical Chemist or Analytical Lab Manager as appropriate. You will have the opportunity to: Use QMS software to access and acknowledge training documents and work instructions. Follow standard operating procedures (SOP) for sample preparation prior to instrumental analysis. This will include but is not limited to: using rolling and cutting equipment, weighing to unit of measure, hot plate acid digestion, and dilutions among other common laboratory procedures. Perform testing and data recording for provided samples using the following techniques: ICP (MS/ OES), Corrosion Testing (Salt Spray), GDMS, Fire Assay, IGA (Leco), Alpha Count Testing, WDXRF, and SEM/EDX (and Image Analysis). Maintain open and active communication with managers regarding workflow, issues, and opportunities for improvement. Maintain a safe and clean work environment, including the handling and movement of bulk acids. Use standard office software and systems (e.g. LIMS, SAP) to perform data entry accurately with no errors or transpositions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with minimum of 2 years of relevant analytical experience.
• Must be able to work Monday - Friday: 2nd shift 2:00-10:30
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• AS or BS degree in Chemistry (STEM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use QMS software to access and acknowledge training documents and work instructions.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOP) for sample preparation prior to instrumental analysis.
• Perform testing and data recording for provided samples using the following techniques: ICP (MS/ OES), Corrosion Testing (Salt Spray), GDMS, Fire Assay, IGA (Leco), Alpha Count Testing, WDXRF, and SEM/EDX (and Image Analysis).
• Maintain open and active communication with managers regarding workflow, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, including the handling and movement of bulk acids.
• Use standard office software and systems (e.g. LIMS, SAP) to perform data entry accurately with no errors or transpositions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED