Lab Analyst

Lubrizol•Bowling Green, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the specialty chemicals market through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you. As a Lab Analyst you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving specialty chemical solutions forward. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. Performs all QC Lab activities, including but not limited to all Standard Work Process (SWP), Management System, and analytical responsibilities. Reports to the QC Leader.

Requirements

BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely related field.
Experience in biology, chemistry, biochemistry testing techniques.
Must be extremely detail-oriented.
Possess strong PC skills including Microsoft Office.
Flexibility to work any shift, including weekends.
Willingness to work overtime, with or without advance notice.
Ability to work as an integral part of a team.
Possess strong analytical problem solving and mathematical skills.
Must have excellent communication skills.
Excellent reading skills with ability to comprehend analytical procedures and technical instructions
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds on occasion.
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time throughout the 12hr. shift.

Nice To Haves

Experience with lab instrumentation including GC, HPLC, FT-IR, UV-vis, Brookfield viscometers, and auto titrators.
Experience or training in microbiological techniques.

Responsibilities

Provide internal and external customers with the highest level of customer service in responsiveness while performing QC activities.
Interface with all corporate, commercial, supply chain, customer experience, and lab / operations personnel.
Communicate between departments when reporting results and execute SWP / SOP in an exemplary manner.
Perform all test methods without supervision within precision and accuracy standards.
Prepare all solutions needed for testing.
Perform testing on raw material, in-process, finished good, and miscellaneous samples.
Document all data in corresponding laboratory notebook, SAP, LIMS as business needs dictate.
Dispose of all chemicals safely
Perform required testing pertaining to customer complaints, discrepancies, & laboratory investigations.
Report results to operations, in a timely manner.
Review and approve laboratory results as needed.
Assist in the performance of qualifications and validations of instruments, test methods, and basic PMs.
Troubleshoot/self-evaluate OOS results.
Assist in writing SWP, SOPs, methods, protocols, and reports.
Perform daily laboratory maintenance.
Oversee the training of new employee’s basic laboratory skills and functions.
Perform simple problem solving and participate in improving daily work