Lab Analyst

W. R. Grace & Co.•Chattanooga, TN

9d•$55,208 - $75,911•Onsite

About The Position

Grace is looking for a Lab Analyst to join our dynamic team. This position will perform chemical and physical analyses to ensure raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods meet specifications as outlined by established procedures for Specialty Catalyst, Refining Technologies, and R&D products. Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and other products and services to petroleum refiners; catalysts for the manufacture of plastics; silica-based engineered and specialty materials for a wide-range of industrial applications; specialty chemicals, additives and materials for commercial and residential construction; and, sealants and coatings for food packaging. This job has a unique 3-week rotating schedule. Weeks run from Monday to Sunday, and during each week, everyone works 4 ten-hour shifts (with a lunch break they are scheduled for 10.5 or 11 hours per day). Week 1 and Week 2 are the same, working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Week 3, they work Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some of these shifts will be working alone once training is complete. Start time is flexible between 6 AM and 8 AM each day. The Lab Analyst is on site in Chattanooga, TN and reports to the Quality & Lab Manager.

Requirements

Associate degree or two-year technical degree in Chemistry, Laboratory Technology, or a related scientific field preferred and Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, including at least 5 years of relevant laboratory experience
Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory testing procedures, instrumentation, quality systems, and safe laboratory practices

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in an industrial laboratory environment
Microsoft Office tool experience

Responsibilities

Perform routine analytical testing and accurately calculate, interpret, and report laboratory results
Operate and maintain a variety of laboratory instrumentation, including pH meters, nitrogen surface area analyzers, ICP, TGA, and particle size analyzers
Prepare calibration standards and perform instrument calibrations
Maintain accurate and complete laboratory documentation in accordance with established procedures and quality standards
Enter, retrieve, and manage laboratory data within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Monitor process and product quality by updating and maintaining Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts
Perform routine laboratory housekeeping activities and support preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment
Prepare special request samples for shipment
Assist with product development, and process improvement projects under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor
Adhere to all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while supporting daily laboratory operations