Lab Technician

American Chemet Corporation•East Helena, MT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY Performs laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development. The work schedule is Sunday - Thursday, 3:00pm - 11:00pm. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Conducts chemical and physical tests on materials for such qualities as chemical composition, purity, color, stability, density, and particle size Sets up, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as ICP-OES, analytical balances, scales, AA spectrophotometer, colorimeter, surface area analyzer, and other equipment. Identifies raw material conditions by collecting material samples, visually inspecting, and preparing composite samples of raw materials for analysis. Collects and tests samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications. Records test results on worksheets and accurately enters results into a database. Accurately and clearly communicate results in appropriate formats to target audiences, both technical and non-technical Interface with other company departments and individual plant personnel as needed to complete work in a safe and timely manner Cleans calibrates and completes preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment. Prepare and standardize chemical solutions according to standard formulas. Prepare, package, and ship samples to customers according to all company policies and transport regulations. Maintain clean and safe work areas at all times Special reports and analysis as assigned by Quality Control Supervisor. SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES The employees performing this job must know of and follow the company's safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one-year related experience or successful completion of on-the-job training recorded on the annual evaluation.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Windows, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook, ability to learn various instrument-specific software and databases
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Conducts chemical and physical tests on materials for such qualities as chemical composition, purity, color, stability, density, and particle size
Sets up, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as ICP-OES, analytical balances, scales, AA spectrophotometer, colorimeter, surface area analyzer, and other equipment.
Identifies raw material conditions by collecting material samples, visually inspecting, and preparing composite samples of raw materials for analysis.
Collects and tests samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.
Records test results on worksheets and accurately enters results into a database.
Accurately and clearly communicate results in appropriate formats to target audiences, both technical and non-technical
Interface with other company departments and individual plant personnel as needed to complete work in a safe and timely manner
Cleans calibrates and completes preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Prepare and standardize chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
Prepare, package, and ship samples to customers according to all company policies and transport regulations.
Maintain clean and safe work areas at all times
Special reports and analysis as assigned by Quality Control Supervisor.