Lab Technician: Metals & Materials Analysis

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MOVA Metals is seeking a Laboratory Technician to monitor product quality and prepare chemical solutions in a busy lab, with duties including calibration, instrument maintenance, and data entry into the ERP system.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent lab experience, strong math/chemistry skills, and attention to safety. Expect rotating shifts and occasional plant facility work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Chemical Technology, or two years of on-the-job experience in a laboratory or the equivalent.
• Working knowledge of sample preparation, dilution and analyzes for ICP, Titrations, pH, XRF, TOC and other lab equipment.
• Basic math and chemistry skills, including calculations related to units of measure, volume-to-weight conversions, understanding stoichiometry and routine lab calculations such as dilutions and solution preparation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Basic experience in analytical chemistry‑based reporting, including clear and precise documentation of test results, data analysis, and interpretation in line with industry standards.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Innovative mindset and desire to see constant lab operations improvement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Prepare chemical solutions for products and processes following standardized formulas.
• Calibrate or verify calibration of equipment as defined in procedure for each instrument or test method. Record results.
• Maintain, clean, and sterilize laboratory instruments and equipment. Prepare workstation for next day’s samples.
• Store samples that must be retained and properly dispose or recycle test samples each week or end of shift set.
• Communicate issues with test results and equipment to lab supervisor or other management staff and assist with resolution.
• Report and request missing samples from production and warehouse as necessary.
• Prepare data and upload results to Aptean Ross (ERP System) on a daily basis as results are available.
• Receiving and successfully pass training for OSHA, LOTO, DOT, HAZMAT, NCCER, RCRA, Site-Specific Training and any other required certifications for the position.

Skills

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Independent work

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in Chemical Technology or 2 years' lab experience

Tools

XRF

ICP

pH meter

Titration

TOC

LOI

Sieve analysis

Job description

MOVA Metals is seeking a Laboratory Technician to monitor product quality and prepare chemical solutions in a busy lab, with duties including calibration, instrument maintenance, and data entry into the ERP system.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent lab experience, strong math/chemistry skills, and attention to safety. Expect rotating shifts and occasional plant facility work in a fast-paced environment.