Lab Analyst

W.R. Grace & Co.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace is seeking a Lab Analyst to join our team in Chattanooga, TN. The role performs chemical and physical analyses to ensure materials meet specifications according to established procedures for Specialty Catalyst, Refining Technologies, and R&D products.

The position is on-site in Chattanooga with a unique 3-week rotating schedule: four 10-hour shifts per day, start times between 6 AM and 8 AM, reporting to the Quality & Lab Manager.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two-year technical degree in Chemistry, Laboratory Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory testing procedures, instrumentation, quality systems, and safe laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing and accurately calculate, interpret, and report laboratory results
• Operate and maintain a variety of laboratory instrumentation, including pH meters, nitrogen surface area analyzers, ICP, TGA, and particle size analyzers
• Prepare calibration standards and perform instrument calibrations
• Maintain accurate and complete laboratory documentation in accordance with established procedures and quality standards
• Enter, retrieve, and manage laboratory data within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Monitor process and product quality by updating and maintaining Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts
• Perform routine laboratory housekeeping activities and support preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Prepare special request samples for shipment
• Assist with product development, and process improvement projects under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while supporting daily laboratory operations

Skills

Analytical testing

Laboratory instrumentation

LIMS data management

Calibration procedures

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry

Two-year technical degree in Chemistry/Lab Tech

Tools

LIMS software

ICP

TGA

pH meters

Job description

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Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Grace is looking for a Lab Analyst to join our dynamic team. This position will perform chemical and physical analyses to ensure raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods meet specifications as outlined by established procedures for Specialty Catalyst, Refining Technologies, and R&D products.

Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and other products and services to petroleum refiners; catalysts for the manufacture of plastics; silica-based engineered and specialty materials for a wide-range of industrial applications; specialty chemicals, additives and materials for commercial and residential construction; and, sealants and coatings for food packaging.

This job has a unique 3-week rotating schedule. Weeks run from Monday to Sunday, and during each week, everyone works 4 ten-hour shifts (with a lunch break they are scheduled for 10.5 or 11 hours per day). Week 1 and Week 2 are the same, working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Week 3, they work Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some of these shifts will be working alone once training is complete. Start time is flexible between 6 AM and 8 AM each day.

The Lab Analyst is on site in Chattanooga, TN and reports to the Quality & Lab Manager.

• Perform routine analytical testing and accurately calculate, interpret, and report laboratory results
• Operate and maintain a variety of laboratory instrumentation, including pH meters, nitrogen surface area analyzers, ICP, TGA, and particle size analyzers
• Prepare calibration standards and perform instrument calibrations
• Maintain accurate and complete laboratory documentation in accordance with established procedures and quality standards
• Enter, retrieve, and manage laboratory data within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Monitor process and product quality by updating and maintaining Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts
• Perform routine laboratory housekeeping activities and support preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Prepare special request samples for shipment
• Assist with product development, and process improvement projects under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while supporting daily laboratory operations

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or two-year technical degree in Chemistry, Laboratory Technology, or a related scientific field preferred and
• Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, including at least 5 years of relevant laboratory experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory testing procedures, instrumentation, quality systems, and safe laboratory practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an industrial laboratory environment