QC Laboratory Technician

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Newark, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Under broad supervision, conducts analyses and experiments on organic and inorganic substances to determine and evaluate their chemical and physical properties and to investigate their applications. May develop and apply new analytical approaches. May perform special long-term projects of a confidential nature and special analyses on non-routine samples. Provides consultation, training, and trouble-shooting for instrument, software, and engineering problems as required. Role typically requires between 3 and 5 years of experience. Graver Technologies is a U.S. based company serving the industrial filtration, separation and purification needs of companies around the globe. We are located in Newark, NJ and we are seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Technician to work in our plant to support the manufacturing of of our Ion Exchange products. Job Purpose: Perform routine laboratory testing to support product quality, customer applications, and research & development initiatives within the Ion Exchange segment at our Newark, NJ location. This position will have a specific focus on Ion Exchange and resin technologies being utilized in the treatment/purification of a broad range of applications, including condensate polishing.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (preferred) or other related sciences with 0-5 years of experience working in a laboratory environment OR An Associate’s degree in Chemistry or other related sciences with 3-10 years of experience working in a laboratory environment OR A high school education (or equivalent) with 10-15 years working in a laboratory environment
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of workplace safety and ability to follow safety procedures as required
Good understanding of mathematics
Physical ability to do lifting and other work as required
Knowledge of work place safety and ability to follow safety procedures required
Self-driven, results oriented

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of analytical equipment such as UV-Vis spectrophotometer, surface area analyzer, and particle size analyzer a plus
Ability to be part of a small cohesive team

Responsibilities

Perform all analytical QC testing on raw materials, finished products, specialty & routine raw material bead, Gravex and powdered testing as assigned.
Keep Accurate and Retrievable Records of Material Analyzed in the QC Lab
Perform QC testing and prepare certificates of analysis (COA)/conformance (COC) and origin (COO) for Ion exchange products.
Ensure that results are available when needed for processing or shipment.
Prepare products labels as assigned.
Complete contract review forms (CRFs) for all orders.
Provide Analytical Support for Laboratory Instrumentation
Develop or update operating procedures for instruments and recommend improvements to instrument operation and any other test methods to facilitate simpler operation or improvement reliability of results as needed.
Develop Knowledge and Understanding of Graver’s Product Lines in the Customers’ Applications
Develop Complete Understanding of the Chempax QC Module
Assist in the Development and Documentation of New Test Methods and Test Method Updates
Provide Instrument and Method Training, and Guidance to Laboratory Staff
Maintain Laboratory Equipment and Facilities in a Neat, Clean, Orderly and Professional Condition on a Daily Basis
Work cooperatively with team members, associates and manager.
Positively implement company policies, demonstrate good work ethics.