Lab Analyst I- 2nd Shift

Materion Corporation • Newton, MA

1d • $27 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Analyst I performs sample preparation, performs analytical testing, and manages data in support of Materion's requirements for customers and the ISO 17025 management system. The Lab Analyst I reports to the Senior Analytical Chemist or Analytical Lab Supervisor as appropriate, with dotted line responsibility to the department lead.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a two- or four-year degree (preferably in a STEM field).
• High school diploma, technical school, or GED required at a minimum, coupled with 2 or more years of relevant analytical experience.
• Basic mathematical calculations
• Read basic customer specifications
• Understand ASTM standards with guidance
• Follow directions to fulfill requirements for ISO 17025 accreditation
• As this role requires effective communication with other employees and the comprehension of customer specifications and other technical documents, the individual must be very proficient in speaking and writing the English language.
• Sound decision making skills are a pre-requisite.
• Also, the individual must be able to take decisive action based on limited input and also determine when a decision requires supervisory input.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with Lab Analyst II, Sr Lab Analyst, and the department lead to receive training, use the QMS software to access and acknowledge training documents and work instructions.
• Provide some basic/intermediate training to other lab personnel on analytical methods and practices when required.
• Comply with all procedures and good laboratory practices.
• Follow standard procedures regarding sample preparation prior to instrumental analysis; this entails using rolling and cutting equipment, very accurate weighing of samples, hot plate acid digestion of samples, and accurate dilutions among other common laboratory procedures; attention to detail is a key requirement.
• Perform testing and data recording for provided samples using the following techniques (not necessarily a complete listing): ICP-OES Metallography GDMS Tensile Testing IGA (LECO) Tap Density Hardness Testing SEM/EDX (and Image Analysis)
• Perform basic cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment, including the handling and movement of bulk acids.
• Participate in lab projects, including process improvement projects and safety projects.
• Proficient in the use of advanced Excel functions, LIMS (including maintenance of functions related to daily operations), SAP and other standard office software.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees