Analytical Chemist

Materion; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Analytical Chemist at Materion will perform analytical testing of in-house products using ICP-OES, ICP-MS and AAS, and provide technical support to the lab team to meet ISO 17025 requirements.

You will work with the Senior Analytical Chemist to qualify, develop, validate, and improve methods and instruments, contribute to quality and safety, and help train staff while maintaining accurate data in LIMS and SAP.

Qualifications

• STEM degree preferred; high school diploma with 7–10 years analytical lab experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound decision-making and ability to act with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations.
• Basic understanding of ASTM standards and ISO 17025 accreditation requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel functions, LIMS (daily operations), and standard office software.
• Export eligibility for ITAR/EAR; U.S. citizenship or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instruments (ICP-OES, ICP-MS, AAS).
• Develop and improve methods and lab practices with Senior Analytical Chemist to generate high-quality results.
• Provide equipment/method support; install and maintain laboratory methods.
• Assist qualification of new instruments and implementation of new methods.
• Write and review SOPs and work instructions.
• Train lab personnel on equipment and systems.
• Use computers and systems (LIMS, SAP) for data entry.
• Communicate with management and peers about workflow and improvements.
• Follow clean-up, housekeeping, safety rules; ensure quality compliance.
• Suggest quality and safety improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Math skills

Excel

LIMS

SAP

Export compliance

Education

STEM degree (2- or 4-year)

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

AAS

LIMS

SAP

Job description

Job Purpose and Reporting Structure

The Analytical Chemist will perform analytical testing of in-house products using various analytical techniques and provide technical support to the laboratory team to meet Materion's requirements for customers and the ISO 17025 management system. The Analytical Chemist reports to the Analytical Lab Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate, calibrate, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot analytical instruments (ICP-OES, ICP-MS, AAS).
• Work with the Senior Analytical Chemist to qualify, develop, validate, and continuously improve analytical equipment, test methods, and lab practices to generate high-quality and timely test results.
• Provide technical support for equipment, test methods, and practices; select, install, maintain, and develop methods for laboratory equipment.
• Participate in qualification of new analytical instruments and implementation of new analytical methods.
• Write and review Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Provide effective training to other lab personnel on use of analytical equipment and systems.
• Proficiently use computers, standard office software and systems (e.g., LIMS, SAP) and perform accurate and rapid data entry.
• Maintain open and active communication with management and peers regarding workflow, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures.
• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations; provide suggestions for quality and safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Preference for candidates with a two- or four-year degree in a STEM field; a high school diploma, technical school, or GED required at minimum with 7-10 years of relevant analytical laboratory experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound decision-making skills and ability to take decisive action with minimal input, and to determine when supervisory input is required.
• Ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations.
• Basic understanding of ASTM standards and ISO 17025 accreditation requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel functions, LIMS (including daily operational functions), and other standard office software.
• Export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology (ITAR/EAR); applicant must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise qualify as specified.

EEO Statement

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company does not intentionally discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected category under applicable law. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these categories and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including those regarding unemployment status. Candidates with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state or local laws.