Lab Coordinator

ATI • City of Lockport, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Lab Coordinator for our Chemistry Lab at our Lockport, NY Operations. This role provides analytical chemistry services in an accurate and effective manner by preparing materials/specimens for chemical analysis using available laboratory equipment, performing analysis on production and raw materials using various instrumentation and methods, assisting in modification or refinement of existing analytical practices to improve laboratory performance, and reporting results. The position also performs administrative duties of the area in an accurate and effective manner by maintaining accurate records of services provided, documenting test results, logging samples into LIMS software, entering data, and approving or over-checking work. Additionally, the role involves reading, reviewing, and implementing Quality Systems documentation, maintaining currency on all procedures, performing preventative maintenance for all necessary equipment, maintaining good housekeeping, and adhering to company safety policies.

Requirements

• One year experience in an industrial or laboratory environment.
• Ability to learn how to operate XRF and OES spectrometers, LECO equipment, and other auxiliary equipment used in a chemical laboratory.
• Ability to follow specialized chemical procedures written for a specific application as required by assigned work.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or equivalent in technical discipline.
• Analytical Chemistry experience

Responsibilities

• Provides analytical chemistry services in an accurate and effective manner by preparing materials/specimens for chemical analysis using available laboratory equipment such as saws, cut-off wheels, grinders and shears.
• Performs analysis on production and raw materials using various instrumentation and methods, including X-Ray Fluorescence, Optical Emission Spectroscopy, Combustion and Infra-Red Spectroscopy, and Thermal Conductivity.
• Assists in modification or refinement of existing analytical practices to improve laboratory performance.
• Reports results.
• Performs administrative duties of the area in an accurate and effective manner by maintaining accurate records of services provided by documenting test results; logging samples in to LIMS software, entering data, and approving or over-checking work.
• Reads, reviews, and implements Quality Systems documentation, maintaining currency on all procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance for all necessary equipment.
• Maintains good housekeeping by keeping work areas clean, orderly and free of safety hazards, and by taking care of tools and equipment.
• Adheres to company safety policies by attending mandatory safety meetings, developing safe work habits and by providing suggestions for a safer workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed