Tech I, Quality Chem Lab

TECHNICIAN I – QUALITY CHEMICAL LAB

Key Responsibilities

• Perform 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, including 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma is required.
• Associate Degree in Chemistry or two years in a physical science curriculum is preferred.
• Entry-level position: with training, individuals are expected to fully qualify for this position within six months.
• Basic understanding of various machinery within own area.
• Applicable knowledge of chemical lab testing procedures.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Additional demonstrated relevant experience is preferred.
• Develop knowledge and skills in basic practices and procedures within own department or area.
• Applies basic technical skills and knowledge to complete assigned work.
• 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.