Quality Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

Vesuvius USA; Conneaut (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vesuvius USA is seeking a Lab Technician to assist the Analytical Chemist and Chemist in sample preparation for analysis, and to aid with standard-making and instrumentation.

The role emphasizes safe operation of the analytical lab, timely and precise chemical analyses, and routine maintenance of instruments, along with documentation and communication with the team.

Qualifications

• Science — using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Critical Thinking — using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring — careful observation of processes and results.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail — precise and thorough work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist chemist in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of materials.
• Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.
• Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as grinding, cleaning of glasswork, and sample preparation.
• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.
• Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards — using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person

Skills

Science

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Job description

To support the Analytical Chemist and Chemist in sample preparation for analysis. Assist with standard-making and instrumentation.

Dimensions of Position

• Safe operation of the Analytical Lab and improvement of the plant safety culture
• Timely, accurate, and precise chemical analysis

Key Result Areas

• Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist chemist in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of materials.
• Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.
• Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as grinding, cleaning of glasswork, and sample preparation.
• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.
• Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards — using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Associate’s Degree preferred

Experience

• 1-3 years’ experience working in a lab environment

Knowledge

• Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• Mathematics — Knowledge of basic arithmetic

Skills & Behaviour

• Science — using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Critical Thinking — using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring
• Ability to pay close attention to detail

Problem Solving & Complexity

The Lab Technician is expected to evaluate information to determine compliance with standards. Any abnormalities or complex decisions will be elevated to the Chemist of Lab Manager.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is completed 100% inside.
• Exposure to Chemicals, Toxic Materials, and Equipment

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

Thought Provoking

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Associates Science or better in Material Sciences or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

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