What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemistry Technician I position at Laboratory Testing LLC?
Laboratory Testing Inc., a leader in mission critical materials testing, is hiring a Chemistry Technician. This entry-level role offers a dynamic opportunity for hands-on experience in a professional lab environment, perfect for individuals passionate about chemistry and materials testing. In this role, you’ll perform essential sample analyses, including preparing and testing materials with precision, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and maintaining high-quality standards. Beyond technical skills, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining lab safety and organization, contributing to the overall efficiency and quality of operations. This position is ideal for someone with a background in chemistry who is detail-oriented, committed to quality, and eager to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. With opportunities to use advanced instrumentation and contribute to meaningful analyses, this role is an excellent stepping-stone in your career. Whether you’re experienced or new to the field, you’ll gain invaluable skills in chemical testing, setting the stage for future growth in the materials testing industry.
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic lab setting, we want to hear from you!
This is an onsite role working at our facility in Hatfield, PA. The hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm.
Responsibilities:
- Understands and complies with LTI’s QA Program at all times.
- Follows all safety rules and regulations; utilizes personal protective equipment as required.
- Maintains assigned work area(s) in a clean, organized, and safe condition at all times.
- Washes Glassware.
- Performs all types of chemical testing, sample preparation and setting up testing equipment.
- Follows all applicable and required specifications and procedures, insuring accuracy, and compliance to test requirements.
- Ensures that the test equipment and instruments are functioning properly and in calibration prior to performing any tests.
- Assists with maintaining test equipment. This includes cleaning the equipment, performing preventive maintenance as scheduled.
- Informs the chemistry coordinator and manager whenever any equipment is found to be out of calibration or in need of repair.
- Analyzes and documents test results, consulting with the coordinator or department manager, as necessary.
- Monitors ever changing scheduled completion dates and times to insure that established schedules are met.
- Inputs required data into results module accurately and on a timely basis.
- Seeks clarification when specifications or directions are unclear.
- Assists with the proper disposal of waste and scrap materials.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree (BS) from four-year college or university, two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prior experience and/or training in a chemistry laboratory / material testing or similar-type industry preferred but not required.
- Computer skills required: Microsoft Office and in general comfortable working on computer.
- Desired skills but not required: Combustion (LECO), Inert Gas Fusion (LECO), Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (AES/OES) and/or Inductively Couples Plasma (ICP) analysis.
- Other skills required: Mechanical aptitude, excellent attention to detail, ability to work well in a team environment, to multi-task and to work intermittently in an up-tempo environment.
- Must meet citizenship eligibility required by accrediting bodies.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
This position requires use of information or access to processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export laws including but not limited to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). In accordance with ITAR, to be qualified to work in this facility, applicants must be a US Person, which is defined as a US National, US Permanent Resident, and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
LTI is a multi-year recipient of the Best Places to Work and offers a full and comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, dental, 401k with company match, LTD, STD, Company Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), advancement opportunities, and more!
LTI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need assistance completing an application, please reach out to Human Resources at hrsupport@labtesting.com or 215-997-9080 x 2125.
*We are not working with agencies and are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
Salary : $19 - $23