EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Completion of a minimum of 12 hours of College Chemistry. Previous experience in the application of laboratory testing, operations, safety and documentation in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Prepare and analyze standards and controls
Perform titrations. Monitor and interpret equipment performance. Work safely without environmental releases. Analyze materials using various analyzers and instruments
Calibrate various analyzers and instruments. Properly dispose of analysis wastes. Train on new methods, techniques and equipment. Operate various analytical instruments effectively
Communicate potential problem areas of relief.
Maintain a clean area
Monitor supplies level and ordering
Report out of specification analysis to operating units
Approve product shipments to customers by evaluation against specifications
Evaluate properly labeled or contained samples, report violations to supervisor
Monitor sampling schedule versus samples received
Cooperate with other lab analysts and operators for effective problem solving
Promptly record and report analysis to the operations units
Produce SPC and SQC charts as well as interpreting the data
Perform simple mechanical work for preventative and maintenance on laboratory equipment
Properly handle all toxic, flammable and hazardous substances in accordance with company guidelines
Maintain knowledge of the hazards and requirements of the job duties store retained samples and dump expired samples per SOP's
Monitor inventory and operating levels of laboratory gases (cylinders)
Assist in training new analysts as required