Laboratory Analyst

DuPont; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont's Yerkes Plant in Buffalo, NY, seeks a Laboratory Analyst to sample and analyze essential materials for physical and chemical properties and conformance to specifications. The role includes rotating shifts and overtime with potential short-notice scheduling.

Responsibilities include calibrating equipment, testing new methods, and evaluating data to propose improvements. It also involves air/fume testing for safety and environmental control, plus routine material manipulations after

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology or related field.
• Minimum: Associate's degree in Chemical Process Technology or college-level chemistry, math, and related labs.
• Requires data interpretation and statistical experience.

Responsibilities

• Sample and test materials for chemical and physical properties.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment such as thermometers, hydrometers, chromatographs, viscometers, calorimeters, extruders.
• Test new methods and procedures and evaluate data to make recommendations.
• Perform air/fume tests for safety and environmental control.
• Conduct routine material manipulations after training (saw cutting, sanding, milling).

Skills

Data interpretation

Statistical experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Associate's degree in Chemical Process Technology

Tools

Thermometers

Hydrometers

Chromatographs

Viscometers

Differential calorimeters

Introns

Extruders

Job description

DuPont is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to work at the Yerkes Plant, located in Buffalo, New York.Yerkes Buffalo is the North American manufacturing home of Corian solid surface products, introduced in 1968 and the founding manufacturing location for Tedlar polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) films, introduced in 1961.As a Laboratory Technician you will be responsible for the sampling and analyzing of essential materials for physical and chemical properties as well as conformance to other required specifications. This position works a rotating shift schedule, including holidays and weekends, and includes scheduled overtime, sometimes on short notice.Your key responsibilities will be/what you’ll do: Sample and test materials for chemical and physical properties, including the production of experimental products with specific characteristics, such as color, gloss, opacity, flammability, or light absorptionCalibrate laboratory equipment such as thermometers, hydrometers, chromatographs viscometers, differential calorimeters, introns, extruders, etc.Test new methods, equipment, or procedures and make recommendations based on observations, analyses, and evaluation of test dataPerform air/fume test for both safety and environmental controlUpon completion of required training, conduct routine material manipulations including saw cutting, sanding, and milling operationsPay:Shifts - Base pay rate starts at $29.51/hour for 12hr rotating shifts and increases to $32.01/hour upon successful completion of training and demonstration of skills.Note: Shift rate may increase to $39.57 based on performance, qualifications, and time in positionJOB QUALIFICATIONS Preferred:Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology or related fieldData interpretation and statistical experienceMinimum Requirements: Associate's degree in Chemical Process Technology OR successful completion of college level courses in each of the following (must provide a copy of transcript with application):General Chemistry (6 hrs.) + labs;College Mathematics (3 hrs.)Three or more of the following courses with the corresponding labs: Analytic Chemistry, Biology, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physics, Engineering courses, Instrumentation, or Applied ScienceWilling and able to wear appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment)Must be able to perform all duties with or without accommodation.Must be legally able to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship/support or relocation assistance is available for this position.