Tech II - Quality Chem Lab

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyzes specimen tests consisting of several complex steps, including type correction standards, under moderate supervision.
• Inspects test specimens for acceptable quality criteria, rejects poor quality specimens, and requests replacement samples from internal customers as needed.
• Prepares test specimens for analysis using various equipment such as abrasive saws, disk and belt sanders, horizontal grinders, and drill presses.
• Performs prescribed routine and corrective maintenance on sample preparation machinery and auxiliary equipment, including optical emission spectrometers.
• Maintains and registers new test specimens into the electronic laboratory management system, properly identifying samples and retaining or discarding them according to standard operating procedures.
• Accurately performs analysis of furnace and product specimens using C/S combustion instruments, N/O fusion instruments, and optical emission spectrometers, SEM, and inverted microscope.
• Reviews test data and applies appropriate corrections based on certified reference material analyses or other statistical means.

Requirements

• High school diploma with additional relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree in Chemistry or two years in a physical science curriculum preferred.
• One to two years of relevant laboratory experience and six months’ experience as a Technician I required.
• Works with moderate supervision/guidance and is accountable for individual results and impact on team.
• Ensures a safe workplace and promotes ways to improve quality of life and protect the environment in communities.
• Applicable knowledge of chemical lab testing procedures as demonstrated through training/qualification process.
• Working knowledge of chemical lab testing procedures, equipment, and statistical analysis methodology.
• Ability to operate a computer workstation and related hardware/software for LIMS system, Leco units, and optical emission spectrometers.
• Ability to operate and maintain chemical lab equipment.
• Ability to organize tasks and follow established priorities for processing samples and making appropriate decisions.
• Ability to work in a production-oriented environment and work with or without direct supervision.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Mechanical skills for routine maintenance, minor repairs, and maintaining optical emission spectrometers.

Qualifications

• Applicable knowledge for using instrument software and applying type correction to results.
• Knowledge of LIMS system.
• 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 for routine maintenance, minor repairs, and the maintenance of the optical emission spectrometers.

Skills

• Chemical lab testing procedures.
• Instrumentation and equipment operation (C/S, N/O, optical emission spectrometer, SEM, inverted microscope).
• Statistical analysis methodology.
• Computer workstation and software proficiency (LIMS system, Leco units, optical emission spectrometers).
• Equipment maintenance and repair.
• Sample preparation and analysis.

Benefits

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Life insurance
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Many other options for employees.

The Company's policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop, and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.