Senior Analytical Lab Technician & Supervisor

Umicore; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore Precious Metals Chemistry in the United States seeks an Analytical Laboratory professional to support development and implementation of analytical methods, ensuring data integrity and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities include performing ICP, gravimetric, wet chemistry and other analyses to generate Certificates of Analysis, coordinating tests with PMC production, and maintaining equipment calibration and laboratory cleanliness.

Qualifications

• One year laboratory bench work experience.
• Proven expertise in Spectroscopy and applications software.
• Thorough knowledge of the equipment and chemicals used.
• Training and experience in the operation, calibration and method development for specialized equipment such as ICP and wet chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Perform ICP, gravimetric, wet chemistry, ion chromatography, titration, and other analyses. Responsible to provide accurate and timely laboratory data that will be used for the generation of Certificates of Analysis for products released by Precious Metals Chemistry (PMC).
• Coordinate and ensure timely and accurate ICP Analysis and Wet Chemistry processes for the support of PMC production and development products (and Stationary Catalyst support as needed). Responsible for the strict control, maintenance, and improvements of existing analytical test methods, equipment, and calibration requirements to guarantee accuracy and precision. Maintains overall laboratory cleanliness and a safe work environment.
• Work with LIMS system to receive and report data – support set up for new products and tests. Provide analytical resolution when issues or conflicts arise.
• Implement new tests and techniques for emerging requirements or product technology. Evaluate and determine procedures as well as perform testing for non-routine ICP and wet chemistry samples. Coordinate tests by outside laboratories or by other Umicore sites.
• Maintain systems to monitor performance of laboratory equipment, including MSA’s or capability studies.

Skills

Spectroscopy

Laboratory work

Analytical software

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in chemistry

Tools

ICP equipment

Wet chemistry techniques

Job description

Umicore Precious Metals Chemistry in the United States seeks an Analytical Laboratory professional to support development and implementation of analytical methods, ensuring data integrity and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities include performing ICP, gravimetric, wet chemistry and other analyses to generate Certificates of Analysis, coordinating tests with PMC production, and maintaining equipment calibration and laboratory cleanliness.