Chemistry Technician II (56413)

We are seeking a test technician for our chemistry at our lab in Marietta, GA.  The primary responsibilities of the Chemistry Technician II are assisting the chemists and senior chemists in conducting analyses and sample preparation. Technicians also conduct some routine tests that require some data interpretation.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct sample preparation and assist in performing tests.
• Follow lab processes, test specifications, and perform moderately complex tests
• Identify equipment and/or maintenance issues and troubleshoot problems
• Engage with other teams/departments as needed
• Use tools/systems to track work
• Gather and interpret data with guidance from others
• Operate equipment as needed
• Perform maintenance of the lab equipment
• Update chemical and equipment inventories
• Operate independently to complete tasks and responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education/Experience:

• High School or AA in Science and at least 2 years of experience in a material testing laboratory environment

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science field.

Necessary Skills:

• Technical acumen with knowledge of analytical chemistry testing preferred
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to engage and collaborate with other team members
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate work tasks based on project needs
• Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), maintain Lab ISO and process safety procedures
• Experience using software systems and other tools to track and record information

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands 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 ensure individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed mostly in a lab setting. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift objects up to 55 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

U.S. Persons Only

A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). Accordingly, the company will consider only "U.S. Persons" for this position. A "U.S. Person" includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

Applied Technical Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.