Tech I - Quality Chem Lab

Responsibilities

• Analyses consist of few steps and are completed under direction.
• Inspect test specimens for acceptable quality criteria, rejecting poor quality test specimens, and requesting replacement samples from internal customers as required.
• Prepare test specimens for analysis using various equipment such as abrasive saws, disk and belt sanders, horizontal grinder, and drill presses.
• Perform prescribed routine preventative maintenance checks as scheduled and make adjustments as required on various sample preparation machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Register new test specimens into the electronic laboratory management system.
• Accurately perform analysis of furnace and product specimens using C/S combustion instruments and N/O fusion instruments under direction.
• Maintain these instruments according to intervals required by SOP.
• Review test data and apply appropriate corrections based on certified reference material analyses or other statistical means under direction.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma is required; additional demonstrated relevant experience is preferred.
• An associate degree in Chemistry or two years in a physical science curriculum is also preferred.
• Entry level position: with training, individuals are expected to fully qualify for this position within six months.
• Develop knowledge and skills in basic practices and procedures within own department or area.
• Applies basic technical skills and knowledge to complete assigned work.
• Applicable knowledge of chemical lab testing procedures as demonstrated through the training/qualification process.
• Applicable knowledge of C/S and N/O chemical lab testing equipment.
• Applicable knowledge for using instrument software.
• Applicable knowledge of statistical analysis methodology.
• Applicable knowledge of LIMS system.
• Solves routine problems by using standard procedures and/or processes.
• Responds to standard requests from internal or external customers.
• Manages own time to meet deadlines through guidance of others within a specified timeframe.
• Works with others within own area or department to achieve team goals, scope of basic knowledge and skills.
• Ability to operate a computer workstation and the related hardware and software for both the LIMS system and Leco instruments.
• Ability to operate and maintain chemical lab equipment.
• Ability to organize tasks and follow established priorities for processing samples and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to work in a production-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and without direct supervision.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Mechanical skills to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required; additional demonstrated relevant experience is preferred.
• Associate Degree in Chemistry or two years in a physical science curriculum is also preferred.
• Entry level position: with training, individuals are expected to fully qualify for this position within six months.
• Develop knowledge and skills in basic practices and procedures within own department or area.
• Applies basic technical skills and knowledge to complete assigned work.
• Applicable knowledge of chemical lab testing procedures as demonstrated through the training/qualification process.
• Applicable knowledge of C/S and N/O chemical lab testing equipment.
• Applicable knowledge for using instrument software.
• Applicable knowledge of statistical analysis methodology.
• Applicable knowledge of LIMS system.
• Solves routine problems by using standard procedures and/or processes.
• Responds to standard requests from internal or external customers.
• Manages own time to meet deadlines through guidance of others within a specified timeframe.
• Works with others within own area or department to achieve team goals, scope of basic knowledge and skills.
• Ability to operate a computer workstation and the related hardware and software for both the LIMS system and Leco instruments.
• Ability to operate and maintain chemical lab equipment.
• Ability to organize tasks and follow established priorities for processing samples and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to work in a production-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and without direct supervision.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Mechanical skills to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.

Skills

• Basic technical skills and knowledge to complete assigned work.
• Applicable knowledge of chemical lab testing procedures.
• Applicable knowledge of C/S and N/O chemical lab testing equipment.
• Applicable knowledge for using instrument software.
• Applicable knowledge of statistical analysis methodology.
• Applicable knowledge of LIMS system.
• Ability to operate a computer workstation and the related hardware and software for both the LIMS system and Leco instruments.
• Ability to operate and maintain chemical lab equipment.
• Ability to organize tasks and follow established priorities for processing samples and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to work in a production-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and without direct supervision.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Mechanical skills to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.

Benefits

• Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.