Analytical Chemist

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us. The Analytical Chemist I provides technical support to the laboratory team, developing the equipment, processes, and procedures used by the analysts in order to test product in support of Materion's requirements for customers and the ISO 17025 management system. The Analytical Chemist I reports to the Analytical Lab Supervisor or Analytical Lab Manager as appropriate. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Provide effective training to other lab personnel on use of analytical equipment and systems. Validate, and continuously improve the analytical equipment, test methods, and practices used in the lab to generate high quality and timely test results. Review/Evaluate existing testing/methods for potential safety concerns/improvements. Attend technical conferences and classes to help the Materion lab stay current with technological advances. Work in coordination with Analytical Laboratory Manager and Analytical Chemist(s) to manage ISO 17025 certification. Investigate data quality concerns and present findings/conclusions. Implement mitigation plans to prevent reoccurrence. Author technical summaries/project updates and participate in improvement projects and problem-solving teams. Work with equipment OEMs and Materion personnel to provide technical support in relation to equipment, test methods, and practices. Examples include the selection, installation, maintenance, and method validation for any equipment used in the lab. Perform as an information/ training resource to other lab staff, other Materion employees, and customers with regards to analytic capabilities and testing methodology. Maintain proficiency with test methods and perform bench work as required based on staffing needs. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the next page are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Preference will be given to candidates with a two- or four-year degree (preferably in a STEM field). High school diploma, technical school, or GED required at a minimum, coupled with 10 or more years of relevant analytical laboratory experience. Required: Prior laboratory experience Required (Familiarity with multiple is preferred): Analytical experience with any of the following techniques: ICPOES, ICPMS, IGA (LECO) Years of Experience: Varies with education background TECHNICAL SKILLS: The individual must be able to perform the following: Comprehension of instrument manuals; including flow diagrams and troubleshooting guides Intermediate to advanced mathematical or statistical calculations Interpretation of customer specifications Comprehension of ASTM standards Understanding of requirements for ISO 17025 accreditation LANGUAGE SKILLS: As this role requires effective communication with other employees and the comprehension of customer specifications and other technical documents, the individual must be very proficient in speaking and writing the English language. REASONING ABILITY: Position will require the individual to have informed, decision-making skills based on business and customer needs. Must be able to take decisive action based on limited input and determine when a decision requires supervisory input. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools or controls; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch. Specific visions abilities required by this job include close vision. Good manual dexterity is required for the completion of precise and accurate tasks in a repeatable fashion. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to low concentrations of fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. All such exposures are customarily within limits established by federal and state regulatory bodies. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. Use of PPE is required to perform certain job functions. The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation. The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion's business requirements. Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the "Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. 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