Analytical Chemistry Technician

Kodak Corp; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodak Corp in the Rochester area is seeking an Analytical Chemistry Technician to perform elemental analysis using ICP-OES to support QA, manufacturing, and product development.

You will prepare samples, operate and maintain equipment, review data in LIMS, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015. The role also supports wet chemistry and routine testing as workload allows.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Materials Science, or related field.
• Minimum two years of analytical laboratory experience.
• Hands-on ICP-OES operation and troubleshooting.
• Experience with sample preparation, wet chemistry techniques, and quantitative analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and laboratory software.

Responsibilities

• Perform elemental analysis using ICP-OES on raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and customer samples.
• Prepare samples, standards, reagents, and quality control solutions.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot ICP-OES instrumentation.
• Conduct wet chemistry testing, including pH, conductivity, titrations, solids content, density, moisture analysis, and other routine analyses.
• Review analytical data and report results in LIMS database.
• Maintain laboratory records and ensure compliance with quality system requirements.
• Update, review, and maintain laboratory procedures, work instructions, test methods, and other quality documentation to ensure alignment with current laboratory practices and ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and internal audits.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor to support laboratory operations and business needs.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Data analysis

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

ICP-OES

LIMS

Microsoft Office

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The Analytical Chemistry Technician is responsible for performing elemental analysis using ICP-OES to support quality assurance, manufacturing, product development, and customer requirements. This role includes sample preparation, instrument operation, data analysis, and maintenance of laboratory records in compliance with the laboratory's ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System. The successful candidate will also support wet chemistry and other routine laboratory testing as workload permits.

Responsibilities

• Perform elemental analysis using ICP-OES on raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and customer samples.
• Prepare samples, standards, reagents, and quality control solutions.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot ICP-OES instrumentation.
• Conduct wet chemistry testing, including pH, conductivity, titrations, solids content, density, moisture analysis, and other routine analyses.
• Review analytical data and report results in LIMS database.
• Maintain laboratory records and ensure compliance with quality system requirements.
• Update, review, and maintain laboratory procedures, work instructions, test methods, and other quality documentation to ensure alignment with current laboratory practices and ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and internal audits.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor to support laboratory operations and business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Materials Science, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum two years of analytical laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience with ICP-OES operation and troubleshooting.
• Experience with sample preparation, wet chemistry techniques, and quantitative analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and laboratory software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an ISO 9001:2015 regulated laboratory.
• Experience with ICP-MS, Atomic Absorption (AA), XRF, or related analytical techniques.

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