Chemical Laboratory Technician

Anomatic•Newark, OH

15h•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

As an essential business, Anomatic produces innovative and sustainable packaging for today’s biggest brands. By leveraging over five decades of manufacturing expertise and employing an extensive technologies portfolio, we design, manufacture, and finish incomparable stock and customized solutions for numerous markets. The Chemical Laboratory Technician supports the anodizing operations, wastewater pre-treatment & recycling systems, and Environmental Compliance. In this role, the Technician is responsible for performing analytical analyses on chemical solutions, including sample collection, titrations, dilutions, reagent preparation, and use of ICP-OES, spectrophotometer, and other instruments. The candidate will communicate their findings via reports and spreadsheets and will be responsible for daily monitoring of air quality, as well as periodic support during HAZ-MAT or First Aid emergencies.

Requirements

Have experience operating an ICP spectrometer or similar PC-controlled analytical instrument
Competence in proper laboratory safety protocols
Possess proficient organizational, computational, and communication skills, and computer skills including document and spreadsheet software
Work with minimal supervision and cooperate with other departments
Ability to differentiate between colors
Ability to stand for a lengthy amount of time

Nice To Haves

An associate degree in chemistry, environmental science or equivalent preferred
One year of analytical laboratory experience preferred
Flexibility in work schedule to cover illness, vacation or emergency

Responsibilities

Conduct analytical analyses using wet lab protocols and acid testing methods
Perform manual colorimetric titrations and operate pH meter, oven, balance, and other laboratory equipment
Use hydrometer, pipettor, thermometer, and burette, and prepare reagents and calibrate instruments
Follow glassware cleaning procedures and general laboratory housekeeping practices
Perform routine or preventive maintenance of laboratory tools and equipment
Perform other duties as requested
Understand basic safety procedures and follow MSDS or company procedures for handling chemicals safely
Understand sampling techniques for an industrial manufacturing environment and participate with HAZ-MAT or First Aid teams