Lab Technician

Alcoa; Indiana, City of Newburgh (PA, NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainability and innovation as a Laboratory Technician. In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring process control and regulatory compliance through meticulous analysis and sampling duties. You will prepare and analyze samples, maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, and ensure accurate reporting of data. With a commitment to inclusion and diversity, this organization offers a supportive workplace where your contributions will help shape a better future. Embrace the opportunity to grow and develop your career in a community-focused environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with Employer Match

Flexible Holidays

Recognition as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory analysis and sampling for process control.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze samples for environmental monitoring.
• Calibrate and operate laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Maintain QA/QC records and ISO documentation.

Skills

Sample Analysis

Process Control

Data Reporting

Calibration of Instruments

ISO Documentation

Root Cause Analysis

Inventory Management

Education

Associate Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

X-Ray Diffraction

GBC Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer

Waters HPLC

Gas Chromatograph

Various meters and analyzers

Job description

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

At Alcoa, you're an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. This is an opportunity for you to bring your experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with innovations and low-carbon technologies. You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the Role:

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for analysis and sampling duties to ensure process control and regulatory compliance. This involves preparing and analyzing samples, maintaining and calibrating equipment, and reporting data accurately. The technician will also prepare solutions, maintain QA/QC records, and participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions. Additional duties include updating ISO documentation, maintaining inventory, and ensuring proper operation of SO2 monitoring equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and analyze samples for process control and environmental monitoring.
2. Prepare and standardize solutions used in the laboratory and plant.
3. Collect and report data to meet environmental and regulatory standards.
4. Inspect, calibrate, and operate laboratory instruments and equipment.
5. Maintain calibration records and ISO documentation.
6. Update data spreadsheets and databases daily.
7. Create corrective actions and participate in root cause analysis.
8. Maintain QA/QC records for regulatory purposes.
9. Inspect, calibrate, and operate SO2 monitoring equipment.
10. Investigate and update analytical procedures as directed.
11. Perform calculations, maintain records, and prepare reports.
12. Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies.
13. Collect environmental and process control samples and maintain sample sites.
14. Keep instrumentation in working order through cleaning and minor repairs.

Materials and Equipment:

Handling chemicals, reagents, hazardous wastes, and samples. Using tools such as X-Ray Diffraction, GBC Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Waters HPLC, Gas Chromatograph, and various meters and analyzers.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay, recognition, and rewards.
• Flexible spending accounts and employer contributions to HSA.
• 401(k) with employer match, additional retirement contributions.
• Holidays including a flexible holiday.
• Recognition as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023.

Location:

Based in Newburgh, Indiana, near Evansville, with over 60 years of community presence. Join us to shape the future with opportunities for growth and development.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity, providing a respectful and safe workplace for all.

If you need accommodations to apply, contact us at [e-mail].

This is a place to do your best work, be authentic, and belong. Join us and shape your career!

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.