Lab Technician - Surface Area

Our Catalyst Technologies division is on the hunt for a Lab Technician- Surface Area to be based at our Conshohocken, PA R&D labs.

Job Description

The primary function of this position is to assist Lab Supervisor to maintain the Gas Adsorption lab day-to day operation. Under direction of Lab Supervisor to perform routine Surface Area/Pore Volume (SA/PV) analysis, to develop new SA/PV analysis methods, and to ensure all the analytical results are recorded accurately and delivered to clients (internal and external) timely. Ensures all laboratory operations are conducted safely. 

Requirements:

•     Adheres to all established HSES guidelines; participates in HSES activities.
•     Adhere to well-established and generally accepted good laboratory practices.
•     Conducts routine SA/PV) analysis.
•     Assists in development of new analytical procedures; brings attention to deviations from expected results; ensures that results are accurate and precise.
•     Performs, with supervision, complex sample preparation when needed.
•     Provides support for special analytical projects outside SA area as needed.
•     Troubleshoots analytical equipment problems.
•     Maintains workplace in an orderly and safe fashion.

         Education:

•       Associate or bachelor's degree in chemistry or materials science with strong performance in analytical and inorganic course

 Experience:

•     Hands-on experience in sample preparation and operation of SA instrument is a plus

Skills:

•     Knowledge and experience of gas adsorption
•     Knowledge in Statistical Process Control and Quality Assurance
•     Good technical problem-solving skills
•     Good written and oral communication skills
•     Ability to quickly learn operation of analytical instruments in unfamiliar areas