Technician I- Quality Chemical Lab

Carpenter Technology; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Technology is seeking a Technician I – Quality Chemical Lab in Alabama. The role involves preparing steel, alloy, and slag specimens for analysis and performing instrumental analyses under direction.

You will inspect specimens, prepare samples, and maintain laboratory instruments following SOPs, with data registered in LIMS. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, with preferred chemistry coursework or associate degree, and the ability to work in a production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree in Chemistry preferred.
• Entry level with training; fully qualify within six months.
• Knowledge of chemical lab testing procedures through training/qualification.
• Proficiency with LIMS system and instrument software.
• Ability to operate and maintain chemical lab equipment including LIMS and software.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Able to work in a production-oriented environment with and without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare steel, alloy, and slag specimens for analysis using various equipment.
• Perform routine analysis of specimens under direction using C/S combustion and N/O fusion instruments.
• Inspect test specimens for quality criteria and request replacements as needed.
• Register new specimens in the electronic laboratory management system (LIMS).
• Maintain instruments per SOP intervals and perform basic preventative maintenance.
• Review data and apply corrections based on reference materials.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Chemistry

Two years in physical science curriculum

Tools

LIMS system

Leco instruments

Job description

**TITLE**: **TECHNICIAN I – QUALITY CHEMICAL LAB** **PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE TECHNICIAN I – QUALITY CHEMICAL LAB*** Based on basic understanding of various machinery within own area, performs a diversified range of standard tasks related to the preparation of steel, alloy, and slag specimens and the associated analysis of these specimens by instrumental methods.* Analyses consist of few steps and are completed under direction.* Inspect test specimens for acceptable quality criteria, rejecting poor quality test specimens, and requesting replacement samples from internal customers as required.* Prepare test specimens for analysis using various equipment. This equipment includes abrasive saws, disk and belt sanders, horizontal grinder, and drill presses.* Perform prescribed routine preventative maintenance checks as scheduled and make adjustments as required on various sample preparation machinery and auxiliary equipment. This includes sludge removal, dust collection system cleaning, sharpening drill bits and replacement of broken or worn abrasives.* Register new test specimens into the electronic laboratory management system.* Properly identify samples and retain or discard these samples according to standard operating procedure.* Accurately perform analysis of furnace and product specimens using C/S combustion instruments and N/O fusion instruments under direction.* Maintain these instruments according to intervals required by SOP.* Review test data and apply appropriate corrections based on certified reference material analyses or other statistical means under direction.* Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned. **REQUIRED FOR THE TECHNICIAN I – QUALITY CHEMICAL LAB*** High school diploma is required; additional demonstrated relevant experience is preferred. Associate Degree in Chemistry or two years in a physical science curriculum is also preferred.* Entry level position: with training, individuals are expected to fully qualify for this position within six months. **PREFERRED FOR THE TECHNICIAN I - QUALITY CHEMICAL LA**B* Develop knowledge and skills in basic practices and procedures within own department or area. Applies basic technical skills and knowledge to complete assigned work.* Applicable knowledge of chemical lab testing procedures as demonstrated through the training/qualification process.* Applicable knowledge of C/S and N/O chemical lab testing equipment.* Applicable knowledge for using instrument software.* Applicable knowledge of statistical analysis methodology.* Applicable knowledge of LIMS system.* Solves routine problems by using standard procedures and/or processes.* Responds to standard requests from internal or external customers.* Manages own time to meet deadlines through guidance of others within a specified timeframe.* Works with others within own area or department to achieve team goals, scope of basic knowledge and skills.* Ability to operate a computer workstation and the related hardware and software for both the LIMS system and Leco instruments.* Ability to operate and maintain chemical lab equipment.* Ability to organize tasks and follow established priorities for processing samples and make appropriate decisions.* Ability to work in a production-oriented environment.* Ability to work with and without direct supervision.* Verbal and written communication skills.* Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs.* Mechanical skills to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.