Chemical Analyst: Lab Leader & Method Development

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

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.