Manufacturing Lab Technician – Quality Testing & Analytics

Element Solutions; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness Program

Job summary

Element Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Lab Technician for its MAES team in Altoona, PA. The role combines laboratory testing, data analysis, and customer service to ensure products meet specifications and expectations.

The successful candidate will support ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 practices, coordinate analytical services, and help drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a scientific discipline with 2–3 years of laboratory experience or equivalent
• Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable in a laboratory and manufacturing environment
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering quality service
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, dependable, and able to handle confidential information appropriately
• Motivated by problem-solving, continuous improvement, and producing high-quality results

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and inspection of materials throughout the manufacturing and refining process to ensure compliance with internal and customer specifications
• Conduct chemical analysis and physical characterization of samples
• Compile, evaluate, maintain, and report laboratory and quality data
• Coordinate Pot Rite Services and Spectrochemical Standards Manufacturing activities
• Quote customers on analytical services and spectrochemical standards
• Process customer orders, maintain records, and manage order status tracking
• Review analytical results against historical data and applicable specifications before reporting
• Construct, package, and ship Pot Rite kits to customers
• Assist with the manufacturing and certification of custom standards
• Support method development and continuous improvement activities within the laboratory
• Maintain inspection records and coordinate disposition of nonconforming materials
• Manage sample storage, retention, and disposal activities
• Provide responsive, professional customer support while maintaining strong customer relationships

Skills

Laboratory testing

Data analysis

Quality standards

Customer service

MS Office

Documentation

Multi-tasking

Education

BS degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Element Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Lab Technician for its MAES team in Altoona, PA. The role combines laboratory testing, data analysis, and customer service to ensure products meet specifications and expectations.

The successful candidate will support ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 practices, coordinate analytical services, and help drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.