Senior Laboratory Technician

Curately AI, Inc; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Curately AI, Inc in Florence, KY is seeking an Analytical Technician to perform hands-on analytical testing supporting multiple divisions. The role requires a basic understanding of general, analytical, and organic chemistry and hands-on experience with techniques including microscopy, spectroscopy, and wet chemistry.

You will prepare samples, run routine analyses, analyze data, and report findings to internal customers.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• Experience with analytical chemistry techniques and data interpretation.
• Ability to design methods to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and carry out routine analytical procedures.
• Analyze data and prepare reports for internal customers.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Analytical testing

Data interpretation

Sample preparation

Report writing

Microscopy

Spectroscopy

Wet chemistry

Laboratory safety

Communication

Independent work

Education

BS in Chemistry

BS in Materials Science

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Statistical software

Job description

Job TitleAnalytical TechnicianShiftMon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pmPosition DescriptionThis hands-on Analytical Technician position will be responsible for carrying out analytical testing to support company divisions. The individual should have basic understanding of general chemistry, analytical chemistry, and organic chemistry, and some hands-on experience with analytical techniques, including microscopy, thermal analysis, rheology analysis, spectroscopy and wet chemistry.Roles Responsibilities• Prepare samples• Carry out routine analytical procedures• Analyze data and prepare reports for internal customers• Perform minor equipment maintenance/troubleshooting• Effectively communicate with internal customers and global lab team members• Follow written SOPs• Ensure compliance with standardized methods (ISO, ASTM, VDA, etc.)Skills• BS in Chemistry, Material Science, or related field• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret data and provide complete/thorough presentations/reports• Experience with engineering polymers or plastics• Ability to pro-actively design methods to meet customer needs• Ability to identify potential sources of error in an experiment and implement controls to mitigate them• Effective communication - both verbal and written• Strong understanding and commitment to safe lab practice and chemical handling• Ability to organize, keep detailed documentation/records, and achieve timely, accurate results• Ability to make minor repairs to lab equipment• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be part of a team• Ability to manage projects and competing priorities• Must strive for continuous improvement• Must be energetic, self-motivated• Knowledge of polymeric materials and their properties• Comfortable handling chemicals• Hands-on experience with analytical chemistry techniques such as light microscopy, SEM, EDS, KF, FTIR, TGA, and DSC• Ability to identify the appropriate analytical technique to troubleshoot when presented with a problem• Knowledge of polymer structure-processing-performance relationship• Fluency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and statistical software• Experience with DOE's, method validation (R&R) demonstration• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills• Experience managing projects and balancing competing prioritiesEducation• BS in Chemistry, Material Science, or related field