Laboratory Materials Analyst I

CoorsTek•Golden, CO

4d•$73,342 - $96,811•Onsite

About The Position

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better. We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing. This role involves preparing samples and conducting routine quantitative and qualitative analysis to characterize ceramic and other inorganic materials, interpreting results and creating reports for internal customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Physics, or related field.
Minimum experience required: college level laboratory coursework with at least one related internship.
Accurately use custom computer system, department-specific software, and manufacturer-specific analytical testing software, in performance of job duties.
Strong technical communication skills.
Capability to perform basic statistical analyses.
Exhibit the communication skills necessary to effectively work within a team environment and to communicate with customers.
Must be organized, detail oriented, and self-driven.
Required to always wear appropriate personal protective equipment in work areas.
May be required to handle hazardous chemicals such as acids, bases, and solvents.
May be required to wear a respirator (a medical evaluation will be required prior to fitting).
May prepare samples at high temperature using furnaces.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of laboratory experience, either at the graduate level or within industry.
Experience related to area of responsibility most preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze ceramic and other inorganic materials to determine customer requested properties in a single area of expertise such as: XRD and XRF, SEM and LOM, Light Element Analysis and BET Surface Area Analysis, Chemical Analysis, including ICP (MS and OES), Physical Analysis, including mechanical, thermal, electrical, and wear.
Work under lab section leader’s supervision.
Prepare samples, collect data, and report findings per appropriate techniques and standards.
Prepare accurate and timely technical reports for use by engineering, research and development, and production.
Use standard statistical methods and tools as directed in pre-existing operating procedures.
Collaborate with technicians working in area of responsibility.
Responsible for cleaning and preventative maintenance of equipment within area of responsibility and troubleshoot common operating issues.
Report instrument and measurement technique issues to appropriate lab leadership.
Utilize preexisting standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests.
Promote a safety culture and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
Identify potential and current safety issues and provide improvement recommendations.