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Lab Technician Job (Axis (Mobile), AL, United States) na Arkema

Arkema · Mobile, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite

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The Lab Technicain will assist in developing and improving laboratory methods and procedures.  This jobholder, reporting to the Lab Supervisor, will analyze all finished products, in-process products, and raw materials.  This is a shift position at a chemical manufacturing site that operates 24/7.  The Lab Technician will be required to work nights and weekends.  Responsibilities may include:

 

Testing/Technical – 60%

  • Utilize a variety of testing methodologies including but not limited to, chemical and physical testing.
  • Perform/assist in basic environmental compliance testing to ensure that plant environmental systems are operating properly.
  • Evaluate in-process samples to ensure compliance with targets and specifications.
  • Complete and maintain accurate documentation of all testing work relative to finished product, in-process material, raw materials and environmental compliance.

Production/Process Support – 15%

  • Calculate adjustments to the processes based on the obtained data if needed.
  • Collaborate with process/production engineers, new product development owners (R&D) and site supervision to provide technical support on special projects, quality and process improvements.
  • Provide support to site supervision concerning batches out of specification, chemical operator analytical testing training, raw materials and logistics/accounting of finished products.

Administrative - 25%

  • Report test findings in appropriate information systems andensure the analytical equipment is fully functional and properly calibrated
  • Order, organize and stock lab supply room to prevent running out of essential materials

 

The successful candidate will have:

  • An associate's degree in chemistry or similar
  • 2 years related work experience in a laboratory
  • Chemical manufacturing experience, preferred
  • Experience with Gas Chromatography, HPLC, Titrations and XRF system preferred
  • Good computer skills
  • Knowledge of LIMS, SAP and DCS systems strongly preferred
  • Postive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Decision manking and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • Team player who can function efficiently across all departments within the plant
  • Aptitude to operate and maintain sophisticated analytical instrumentation
  • Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner with hazardous chemicals.

 

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