Development Analyst - 3Rd Shift

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Development Analyst – 3rd Shift SOS Laboratory

Job Description :  As a Development Analyst, you will be responsible for providing analytical sample processing and data review to support SOS SM Services initiatives. Incumbent uses a variety of analytical techniques and wet chemistry to process oil, fuel, and source water and/or coolant samples submitted by customers. Engineers and dealers use results to manage equipment preventive maintenance schedules.

What will you do:

• Collaborating across all shifts to provide a smooth transition of data review and processing to meet daily turnaround times.

• Leveraging a variety of analytical and wet chemistry techniques to process oil, fuel, and coolant samples from all heavy equipment manufacturers across the globe.

• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers.

• Adhering to all quality assurance and safety standards.

• Daily tasks may include the following: Sample Prep and Handling (receipt to disposal), Material Inspection, Data review and LIMS transfer, Viscosity Analysis, FTIR Analysis, Gas Chromatography, Titrations, ICP Analysis, Instrument Troubleshooting, Preparation of Reagents and standards, Daily Instrument Validation

Skills:

Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS): Knowledge of a specific laboratory information management system and its purpose and capabilities; ability to use the system to improve lab productivity and efficiency by monitoring experiments, laboratory workflows, and instruments.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Knowledge of the concepts, principles and techniques of root cause analysis (RCA); ability to use a structured approach to identify the causes of undesirable consequences in a manufacturing environment and the changes needed to prevent recurrences.
 

Basic Requirements

• 4-year bachelor’s degree or at least 4 years equivalent lab experience required

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office 365 products.

• Strong communication skills

Top Candidates will also have:

• Familiarity with operational and/or laboratory processes

• Familiarity with company policies and procedures.

• Prior laboratory experience 

• Prior experience working within a Quality Management System (QMS): i.e. maintaining quality procedures, document control, continuous improvement

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Posting Dates:

March 21, 2024 - March 31, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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