Laboratory Analyst

CANPACK Group•Muncie, IN

About The Position

The Laboratory Analyst serves as a two-way information conduit to internal teams, performing laboratory testing of moderate to high complexity, documenting results, and providing accurate and valid data analysis. The role tests and analyzes products to determine causes of failure, verify compliance with specifications and warranty eligibility, and assess beverages for suitability in CANPACK cans. The analyst conducts chemistry, chemical, compatibility, metallurgical, and electrochemical testing, operates analytical instruments, and independently manages day-to-day metallurgical evaluation testing and moderately complex laboratory problems. The role supports laboratory operations, coordinates equipment calibration and maintenance, updates inspection and test procedures, and works with Labs, QA, R&D, Operations, Technical Development, and Technical Service teams. The analyst communicates technical results and customer requirements, identifies where additional analysis is needed, establishes laboratory best practices, and contributes to training and laboratory safety. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment that can become very hot depending on the weather and requires mobility across an expansive manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.
Minimum five years of experience in a Chemistry laboratory.
Practical experience with laboratory instruments such as infrared spectroscopes and ICP-OES spectrophotometers.
Ability to produce accurate technical analyses and laboratory reports.
Knowledge of electrochemistry.
Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills, and ability to prioritize workload.
Problem-solving skills.
Communication skills and ability to work well with others.
Ability to evaluate information quickly, identify key issues, and formulate conclusions.
Knowledge of statistics and statistical software, and MS Office.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including standing and walking constantly; occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing, crawling, squatting or kneeling, bending, sitting, and manual manipulation; required vision and hearing abilities; ability to wear PPE; and mobility to cover an expansive manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience in a can industry laboratory or beverage industry laboratory.
Knowledge of polymer chemistry.
Experience or knowledge of TAFEL and EIS testing.

Responsibilities

Test and analyze products to determine causes of failure.
Conduct product testing to confirm adherence to specifications and warranty eligibility.
Conduct chemistry, chemical, and compatibility testing processes in the laboratories.
Operate analytical instruments, including infrared spectroscopes, ICP-OES, and automatic testing equipment, to determine whether products meet specifications.
Test beverages intended to be packed in CANPACK cans for fit-for-purpose suitability.
Perform analysis using electrochemical devices such as TAFEL and EIS.
Independently manage day-to-day metallurgical evaluation testing and address moderately complex problems.
Support laboratory operations and coordinate equipment calibration and maintenance.
Update inspection and test procedures as needed.
Work closely with Labs, QA, R&D, and Operations teams.
Coordinate CSC, Technical Development, and Technical Service testing with the Lab Technologist.
Communicate technical information and results to colleagues and design teams, and clarify customer requirements as needed.
Identify when additional data or analysis is needed.
Maintain and diagnose critical equipment, including calibration and maintenance schedules.
Leverage internal R&D and plant laboratories to establish laboratory best practices.
Use equipment safely and in compliance with Novelis safety standards.
Identify key laboratory safety points and complete risk assessments as needed.
Develop training materials and facilitate training programs as necessary.
Document and enforce laboratory safety rules.
Perform other duties reasonably corresponding with the role.