Technical Associate - Analytical Lab

Plansee•Towanda, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Associate will work in the Materials Analysis Laboratory at Global Tungsten & Powders (GTP) in Towanda, Pennsylvania. The position analyzes production, research and development, and raw material samples; calculates results; and calibrates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs analytical instrumentation while following written procedures. Work must comply with the department quality manual, A2LA ISO 17025 accreditation policies, ethical policies, safety practices, and quality standards. The role uses chemistry and mathematical knowledge to conduct analyses, research improvements to applications and analytical techniques, and manufacture high-purity standards and controls for laboratory use. The employee maintains 5S and LEAN practices in assigned areas and helps train and instruct employees. The team focuses on efficiency, quality, and cycle time. Schedule flexibility and weekend support are required, and the role involves high-volume work and quick analytical turnaround.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic chemistry concepts, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of chemical laboratory skills.
Knowledge of chemical hazards and safe handling of acids and bases.
Proper and safe laboratory skills.
SPC knowledge.
Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office.
Ability to adjust schedules as needed and handle high-volume, high-pressure work with quick analytical turnaround.
U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, protected-individual status, or eligibility to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations, as applicable under ITAR requirements.
Ability to pass visual, hearing, and physical tests.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Chemistry or equivalent, or laboratory experience.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or equivalent.
Experience in an analytical laboratory.

Responsibilities

Receive and process samples to determine suitability and appropriate test methods.
Perform tests according to laboratory specifications and complete them in a timely manner.
Maintain quality and dynamic cycle times (DCT) within the department.
Update SPC data, error logs, maintenance logs, and laboratory inventories.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instruments, with manufacturer assistance when needed.
Develop and improve analytical techniques using chemical knowledge and current GTP instrumentation.
Use chemistry and mathematics to research possible developments and improvements in applications.
Manufacture high-purity standards and controls for laboratory use.
Participate in trace-element analysis of company waste disposal according to DEP guidelines.
Train and instruct employees to analyze samples and complete work assignments effectively.
Maintain 5S and LEAN practices in assigned areas, instruments, and equipment.
Follow company policies and prescribed safety practices and quality work standards.