Analytical Instraument Technician

Ingevity • North Charleston, SC

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About The Position

As an Analytical Instrument Technician, you will provide comprehensive analytical equipment support to our customers (internal and external). Your contributions will help support the QC, technical, and various business development groups. Ingevity develops innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner. Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.

Requirements

• A minimum of a BS in chemistry or chemical engineering, (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years’ experience in quality or analytical testing in an industrial environment.
• Aptitude in organic analysis with chromatography (like GC, GPC, HPLC etc.) and spectroscopy (like IR, NMR etc.).
• Previously demonstrated high levels of initiative, innovation, and analytical ability.
• Experience in maintenance/service of analytical equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to train others in the use of analytical equipment or new processes/procedures.
• Excellent communication of technical and operational activities verbally and in writing, with an ability to influence from a distance.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Innovative self-starter with strong troubleshooting skills and an analytical background.
• Minimum 5 years related industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical instrument technical support for QC, acting as a point person for ensuring Preventive Maintenance and routine maintenance are conducted, resolving instrument issues and overseeing repairs by vendors.
• Perform quality reviews and support the development of QC test methods.
• Develop and support plant and lab instrumentation to improve quality.
• Use superior communication skills to prepare and deliver technical reports to Ingevity’s support team.
• Flourish in an environment where the pace is fast and the expectations are high.
• Work on several projects simultaneously and prioritize business impact.
• Support safety program to include safety activities in all aspects of the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level