Chemical Analyst

Materion Corporation; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation is seeking a Chemical Analyst to provide technical leadership in the laboratory and support key production and quality system activities. The role focuses on method development, sample preparation, and data compilation to improve accuracy and efficiency.

You will work under the direction of the Quality Manager, contributing to calibration management, quality documentation, and audits for aerospace and other customers.

Qualifications

• Two- or four-year degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a natural science discipline.
• One to two years of analytical laboratory experience.
• Experience with inorganic chemical analysis methods and sample preparation.
• Method development for chemical analysis instruments is essential.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality systems such as AS9100 and Nadcap is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Master current chemistry sample preparation and analysis using existing laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Provide technical and procedural refinement for laboratory methods to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Experience with method development for analytical chemistry instruments is essential.
• Demonstrate technical leadership to enhance knowledge base for laboratory staff.
• Compile data from plant operations including laboratory generated chemistry and other test results.
• Assist with management of calibration systems.
• Create and improve quality system documents (procedures, forms, etc.).
• Contribute to preparation for aerospace, customer and other audits.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Sample Preparation

Method Development

Laboratory Leadership

AS9100 Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemistry

Tools

Instrument Calibration

Job description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us!
Under the direction of the Quality Manager, the Chemical Analyst provides technical leadership in the laboratory, and participates in daily laboratory tasks that directly support key production and quality system activities and metrics.

You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Master current chemistry sample preparation and analysis using existing laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Provide technical and procedural refinement for laboratory methods to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Experience with method development for analytical chemistry instruments is essential.
• Demonstrate technical leadership to enhance knowledge base for laboratory technician staff.
• Compile data from plant operations including laboratory generated chemistry and other test results.
• Assist with management of calibration systems.
• Take an active role in creation and improvement of quality system documents (procedures, forms, etc.).
• Contribute to preparation for aerospace, customer and other audits.

Requirements

• Two- or four-year degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a natural science discipline; or:
• One (1) to two (2) years or more of analytical laboratory experience in the Essential Duties and Responsibilities above.
• One or more years of commercial experience with inorganic chemical analysis methods including sample preparation required.
• Method development for chemical analysis instruments is essential.
• Experience with common metallographic methods and grain size measurement is a plus.
• Familiarity with or exposure to aerospace quality systems such as AS9100 and Nadcap.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state and local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
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