Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $18-$20

Looking for a career and not just a job!?!

We foster successful careers that promote elevation and growth within our organization. Our focus is not only on " getting the job done right but also on doing so alongside the people who make it possible.

We are forward-thinkers and change-makers! Our team is consistently looking for new ways to improve the quality of our processes and our people! Training is provided, supported, and encouraged by all staff members regardless of rank or position.

Come and be part of our team as we work to continue this legacy!

This position is safety-sensitive and subject to FAA regulations. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug test.

Summary of Position :

The Chemical Lab Technician (Chemist) performs Solution Analysis and Corrosion Testing, supports the Chemical Add and Waste Treatment functions and assists the Lab Manager for the sustainment and improvement of chemical solutions to ensure that EPCO finishing and anodizing is defect free.

Essential Functions :

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, to following :

1. Chemical Lab (Lab Testing) :

• Perform analysis of finishing solutions (based on laboratory schedule);
• Understand and execute wet chemical analysis and calculations according to procedure;
• Understand and execute Corrosion Testing, including chamber operating conditions and reports;
• Understand and execute Hull Cell testing as it relates to tank additions;
• Use of laboratory information management software (LIMS);
• Create add sheets for chemical name / location / quantities based on solution analysis;
• Maintain and requisition chemical inventory needs for the lab through the lab manager;
• Understand PPE requirements;
• Communicate to supervisors, managers, and operators of chemical needs;
• Assist the laboratory manager.

2. Chemical Add Support (Stockroom) :

3. Pretreatment Support (Waste Treatment) :

4. Maintain general waste treatment functions when necessary :

5. Coordinate activities of the department with related activities of other departments to ensure efficiencies and economies.

6. Maintain a favorable working relationship with other company associates to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will be conducive to maximize associate morale, productivity and efficiency / effectiveness.

7. Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely, efficient and effective manner in accordance with established company policies to achieve the overall objectives of this position.

Quality Management System Requirements :

Education and Experience :

Bachelors degree in chemistry or related science; five to ten years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated proficiency in the completed Erie Plating 9 Lesson Program.

Training Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS :

Language Skills :

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general documents, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and compliance auditors.

Mathematical Skills :

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform general chemical computation including formulations, serial dilutions, and calibration curve extrapolations.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to apply principles of logic or scientific thinking to a wide range of practical problems. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.