Lab Analyst

W. R. Grace

Chattanooga (TN)

On-site

USD 55,208 - 75,911

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Flexible Workplace

Retirement Plans

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Donation Match

U.S. Employee Benefits Summary

Job summary

Grace is seeking a Lab Analyst to perform chemical and physical analyses ensuring materials meet specifications across multiple product lines. The role operates on a unique 3-week rotating schedule with 4 ten-hour shifts, on-site in Chattanooga, TN, reporting to the Quality & Lab Manager.

Responsibilities include routine testing, instrument operation, calibration, data management in LIMS, SPC monitoring, and participation in development projects while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Requires an Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in Chemistry, Laboratory Technology, or related field, or equivalent with 5+ years lab experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory testing procedures, instrumentation, quality systems, and safe lab practices.

Responsibilities

Perform routine analytical testing and accurately calculate, interpret, and report laboratory results.
Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation (pH meters, nitrogen surface area analyzers, ICP, TGA, particle size analyzers).
Prepare calibration standards and perform instrument calibrations.
Maintain accurate laboratory documentation per procedures and quality standards.
Enter, retrieve, and manage laboratory data in LIMS.
Monitor process and product quality using SPC charts.
Conduct routine housekeeping and preventive maintenance of equipment.
Prepare samples for shipment on request.
Assist with product development and process improvements under supervision.
Adhere to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements in daily operations.

Skills

Lab testing procedures

Quality systems

Safe laboratory practices

Education

Associate/2-year technical degree in Chemistry or Laboratory Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Annual Wage Range: $55,208.00 - $75,911.00

Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses

Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

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.

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

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