Lab Coordinator

Materion Corporation•Newton, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Coordinator I provides broad support to the lab that encompasses both Analytical and Quality functions while bridging with Operations. This includes accurate and timely data reporting, sample prioritization, and sample preparation to support daily production and shipping targets. The Laboratory Coordinator I reports directly to the Quality Director.

Requirements

High school completion required
Good pre-existing computer skills are a requirement, including the Microsoft office suite, as well as the ability to learn and apply skills to new software packages.
Excellent oral and written skills in English.
Must be able to solve basic mathematical equations.
Sound decision-making skills are a pre-requisite.
Must be able to take decisive action based on limited input and determine when a decision requires supervisory input.
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.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to employees that have additional education, experience with analytical chemistry, or experience in laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

Communicating daily operations priority and setting targets in sample tracking tools.
Utilizing and maintaining the various Excel based tools for reporting results to Operations and preparing for incoming samples.
Utilizes SAP and QMS software to verify material certifications based on production requirements and validate them against customer requirements.
Works with lab, engineering and sales staff to determine testing required to support customer specifications.
Provides support for data entry.
Generates non-conformance reports when required to notify affected parties and disposition material found to be outside of specification due to test results.
Maintains system to track the disposition of lab standards.
Provides support for incoming raw materials, including sample receipt, record keeping of vendor-supplied certificates, and manual data input.
Supports the Quality Director to maintain training records and associated paperwork.
Manage lab equipment calibration including coordinating with third party vendors and maintaining certificates.
Manages ordering for the lab through SAP to maintain established stock levels of inventory to ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.
Collaborate with Purchasing to complete ordering for CAPEX projects.
Assists with sample shipment for 3rd party analysis.
Conducts daily/weekly safety checks in lab.
Conducts sample preparation and minor lab testing (APD, Assists with quarterly inventory for the lab and provides training for coordinator duties.
Performs general or other tasks upon request.