Overview

Providing high-tech solutions for today's customers while working on new ideas for tomorrow's challenges. Ever want to do the hard work that will make a REAL difference in the world? Do you want to solve some of the most difficult problems alongside a diverse team of technicians, engineers, and scientists at a company where the highest quality and excellence in manufacturing are key values that guide the business?

About The Company:

Bruker OST is a pioneer in the development and commercial supply of superconducting wire and cable. Located in Carteret, NJ, we are a rapidly growing manufacturing company in the high technology sector with a strong track record of stability and success. We maintain an active development program for both low and high temperature superconductors. Our customers include government agencies with primary applications in fusion energy and high energy physics, as well as private industries around the world for medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. We have earned the leading market share in commercial superconductor markets by delivering quality products on reliable schedules with superior technical performance.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Quality and Safety Manager, the Quality Control (QC) Lab Technician plays a critical supporting role for QA engineers, QC lab operations, and manufacturing operations to minimize risk to the health and safety of everyone at the facility, to the environment, and to the quality of the material manufactured at the facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct precise and accurate routine analytical testing on incoming raw materials, in-process control samples, and final product material following a wide range of established standard procedures and involving both the use of traditional labratory techniques and the use of a wide variety of analytical instrumentation (including, but not limited to, cryogenic, metallographic, and microscopy processes, intrumentation, and tools).
• Compare analytical test results against established standards to ensure proper quality controls are upheld and promptly enter data into the appropriate computer systems and, where necessary, communicate this data to the appropriate Production, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development personnel.
• Maintain a high standard of laboratory operating conditions regarding equipment, validity of calibration standards, housekeeping (7S), analytical records, etc. by adhering to established standards.
• Assist in updates to procedures or practices within the manufacturing and QC test process.
• Ensure compliance to all Environmental, Health and Safety policies, laws, and regulations as they apply to laboratory function and operation.
• Support and champion the Bruker core values of safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and organizational excellence.
• Support in safety management system activities, as assigned.
• Support in quality management system activities, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus three to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Safety first attitude by following safety rules at all times.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Certificate or training in quality assurance is a plus.
• Certificate or training in safety programs is a plus.
• Working knowledge of tools, methods, and concepts of quality assurance.
• Willingness to work with cryogenic liquids.
• Ability to use hand tools, both electrical and manual, in a safe manner.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and technologically curious.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Must have the ability to work independently and in fast-pace manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds and communicate with them in a professional manner.
• Prior knowledge of and experience with the operation of office machines/PCs.
• Demonstrated organizational, written, interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stand/walk, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typical manufacturing environment with machinery and QC lab with high-field magnet, cryogens, and chemicals. Noise in the environment is usually moderate.

We also offer a full benefits package including Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision, vacation, sick time, and a 401K with company match.

Bruker is a federal contractor and subject to Executive Order 14042. Under Executive Order 14042, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (with limited exceptions for those employees who are unable to be vaccinated due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief). You will need to provide proof of vaccination by submitting a copy of your CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card to Bruker, or obtain areligious or medical exemption, as a condition of employment.

Bruker Corporation offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, and tuition assistance (as applicable).Bruker is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.