Lab Analyst

Luxfer Holdings, PLC; Saxonburg (PA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lab Analyst to join their Quality Department in Saxonburg, PA. This role involves performing a wide range of analytical tests on materials to ensure compliance with stringent quality standards. You will be a key member of a dynamic team, driving continuous improvements and embracing innovative methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a background in chemistry, and a commitment to excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a collaborative environment focused on customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Disability and Life Insurance

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities

10 Federal Holidays

Qualifications

• 2+ years of laboratory or chemical manufacturing experience required.
• Experience with metal analysis and analytical instrumentation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine analytical testing on raw materials and final products.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Analytical Testing

Wet Chemistry Techniques

Data Entry

Time Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Master’s Degree in Chemistry

Tools

ICP-OES

UV-Visible Spectrometers

Particle Size Equipment

MS Office Suite

Job description

Lab Analyst
Location: Saxonburg, PA

Luxfer Powdersis a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of Magnesium and Zirconium based products and services to technology industries worldwide. We provide innovative products and solutions to customers worldwide for use in a broad range of markets including Aerospace, Defense, Chemical, Industrial, Automotive, Oil & Gas, and Healthcare. At Luxfer, Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development and Teamwork are our core values.

Click here to learn more: https://luxfermagtech.com/products/magnesium-products/

Summary:

Based in our Saxonburg, PA facility you will work for Luxfer MEL Technologies as part of the Quality Department, reporting to the Quality Manager USA. The main purpose of the role is to perform – in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy and precision - a wide range of analytical tests on both In-Process and Final Product material against defined specifications to meet the needs of both our internal and external customers.
You will be responsible with the rest of the US Team for ensuring that day-to-day, medium- and long-term objectives within the US function are met, using Key Performance Indicators such as those reported in the Departmental Scorecard to measure the effectiveness of actions taken to deliver Continuous Improvements beneficial to the business in key areas such as Safety, Customer First and Growth. As a key member of the Quality Team, you will play an active role in embracing new innovations and driving forward Standardization and Simplification Improvement Initiatives - both from the US and UK - through New Method Development, Lean Workflow Exercises and other projects. You will also provide Quality Control support to help resolve plant process and product issues.

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance to all Environmental, Health and Safety policies, laws and regulations as they apply to laboratory function and operation.
• Conduct precise and accurate routine analytical testing on Incoming Raw Materials, In-Process Control samples and Final Product samples of Magnesium materials following a wide range of established standard operating procedures and involving both the use of traditional wet chemistry techniques and the use of a wide variety of analytical instrumentation (including, but not limited to, ICP-OES, Particle Size by laser diffraction and sieving).
• Compare analytical test results against established international and industry specific standards to ensure proper quality controls are upheld and promptly enter data into the appropriate computer systems and, where necessary, communicating this data to the appropriate Production, Quality Assurance and Quality Control personnel.
• Maintain a high standard of laboratory operating conditions regarding equipment, validity of calibration standards, housekeeping, analytical records, etc. by adhering to established standards.
• Be actively involved as part of the team in ensuring that the Department meets all its key objectives as measured by its Key Performance Indicators. Participate in - and lead - Continuous Improvement Initiatives (such as Method Development, 5S and Lean Manufacturing Workflow Exercises) which support the LUXFER core values of Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development and Teamwork.
• Be responsible for organizing your own workload based on agreed priorities and deadlines and understand that predictable attendance is critical to accomplishing essential tasks.
• Perform preventative maintenance on analytical instrumentation and effectively trouble shoot equipment performance issues.
• Ensure that you deal with all relevant queries from Internal and External Customers in a timely manner and with a high degree of professionalism.
• Be available to facilitate reasonable requests to work outside your normal working hours and agreed days according to business needs.
• Work closely with colleagues that are based at different Luxfer sites in both the US and UK (both within the Materials QC Team and all other departments) which will sometimes involve travelling to these sites.
• Any other duties within the post holder’s competence as requested.

Qualifications/Education:

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related discipline is required
• Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related discipline is desirable

Experience:

• At least 2 years Laboratory, lab-related or chemical manufacturing experience
• Experience in metal analysis and traditional wet chemistry techniques
• Experience of using inorganic analytical instrumentation such as ICP-OES, Spark-OES, UV-Visible spectrometers and Particle Size equipment
• Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Essential Skills & Knowledge:

• Must have ability to use own initiative, effectively prioritize tasks and work well under pressure
• Ability to read and understand laboratory related materials
• Must have good laboratory-based skills such as weighing and pipetting precisely
• Strong mathematical skills and familiarity with algebra to perform relevant analytical calculations
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees across all departments
• Strong reasoning ability and excellent practical skills to resolve day-to-day laboratory and production operational issues
• Time management and leadership skills

Desired Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of statistical tests relevant to a laboratory environment
• Knowledge of scientific and manufacturing-based quality systems
• Knowledge of ASTMs and or Military Specifications
• Knowledge of SharePoint
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Knowledge of PowerBI
• Knowledge of Minitab
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivating
• High level of attention to detail
• Team player who demonstrates a high level of commitment and adopts a flexible and positive approach to work
• Professional approach when dealing with internal and external customers
• Able to work unsupervised with excellent time management skills and consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Dynamic and willing to challenge established norms
• Fully committed to the Company’s core values of Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development and Teamwork
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision and prescription drug coverage
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 10 Federal Holidays and paid time off
• 401k match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Pay range $46k to 67k/year + possible bonus

Work Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• The role requires flexibility to meet the needs of the business which may include extended hours, or occasionally night/weekend work.

More About Us
Luxfer Magtech is a subsidiary of Luxfer MEL Technologies, which is part of the publicly traded Luxfer group (https://www.luxfer.com/).
(https://www.luxfermeltechnologies.com/lightweight-extruded-magnesium/?gad=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIl4TIuJnD_wIV7yGzAB1QjQFkEAAYASAAEgJpg_D_BwE)

Luxfer is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

This position requires access to our export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, and services. These items are restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S., and properly licensed foreign persons. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a i) a U.S. citizen or national, ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. §1157, or iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be a properly licensed foreign person. Therefore, employment is contingent on compliance with ITAR regulations and successfully obtaining and maintaining the necessary export authorization license from the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) or U.S. Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Candidates must be authorized to work in the US.

We are committed to a safe, drug-free work environment and pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required.