Analytical Lab Tech

Heraeus Holding GmbH; Wartburg (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Heraeus Holding GmbH in Wartburg, Tennessee is seeking an Analytical Lab Technician to perform accurate and timely analyses of specified samples using defined methods to support our sales, material management and production efforts. You will closely examine sample quality and labeling, review equipment calibration, participate in method development activities, and communicate results to supervisors.

Requirements include a high school diploma (chemistry degree preferred), wet chemistry

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; chemistry degree or certificate preferred.
• Experience in wet chemical analysis and precious metals analysis preferred.
• Experience with ICP, ICP-MS and XRF instrumentation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to perform calculations on volume, mass, percentages and density.

Responsibilities

• Performs analyses according to assigned written procedures, manages several concurrent analyses as required, and strives to exceed accuracy and performance measures.
• Closely examines sample quality and labeling and brings any deviation to the attention of Supervisor/Manager and suggests course of action.
• Prepares and reviews assay in specified form to be approved by Supervisor/Manager.
• Review equipment calibration status and correct as needed.
• Review laboratory data for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform/Support Method Development Activities
• Participates in shift change over and communicates the status of all analyses and needed work.
• Participate in and assist in generating method, equipment, quality, procedure and other training as provided by the laboratory manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Mathematical/statistical understanding

Laboratory safety

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Chemistry coursework or certificate (preferred)

Tools

ICP

ICP-MS

XRF

Acid/Base Titrations

Job description

Analytical Lab Tech

Permanent

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family‑owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.

About Heraeus Precious Metals

With more than 350 years of experience in precious metals processing, Heraeus Precious Metals is the world's leading provider of innovative products and services, such as precious metals trading and recycling. Our products are used in a wide range of industries, for example to reduce climate killers such as nitrous oxide and methane and in the form of pharmaceutical ingredients for the treatment of cancer.

Our innovative strength is driven by our 3,000 employees in more than 15 countries, who work passionately with our partners to develop pioneering and sustainable solutions.

We are aware of our responsibility towards people and the environment and have set ourselves ambitious CO₂ targets. Sustainability is at the heart of all our business activities.

Analytical Lab Technician

The Analytical Lab Technician produces accurate and timely analysis of specified samples using the defined methods and procedures in order to support the company’s sales, material management and production efforts.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Performs analyses according to assigned written procedures, manages several concurrent analyses as required, and strives to exceed accuracy and performance measures as provided by company management.
• Closely examines sample quality and labeling and brings any deviation to the attention of Supervisor/Manager and suggests course of action.
• Prepares and reviews assay in specified form to be approved by Supervisor/Manager.
• Review equipment calibration status and correct as needed.
• Review laboratory data for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform/Support Method Development Activities
• Participates in shift change over and communicates the status of all analyses and needed work.
• Participate in and assist in generating method, equipment, quality, procedure and other training as provided by the laboratory manager.

What is required for this role:

• High school diplomia required.Degree or certificate in chemistry is preferred but not required.
• Wet Chemistry Laboratory: Experience in wet chemical analysis and precious metals analysis preferred.
• Experience in general preparation and instrumental methods such as ICP, ICP-MS, Acid/Base Titrations, and XRF preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) with all levels of the organization.
• The ability to understand concepts involving statistics, probabilities and formula manipulation and perform basic calculations on volume, mass, atomic percentages, weight percentages, density, molecular weight of alloys and compounds and charge weights.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.