R&D Laboratory Technician (Chemical Laboratory)

Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Reports to: Department Manager
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

MGC Pure Chemicals America, Inc. is an expanding and stable chemical manufacturing ISO certified company, located in the Mesa/Queen Creek Arizona area, Forest Grove, Oregon and Killeen, Texas.

Overview:

Responsibilities will include preparing chemical solutions, testing of products as part of quality assurance and handling sensitive analytical equipment by following Standard Operating Procedures. The ideal candidate must be able to interpret and analyze data with accuracy, compile results and prepare technical reports in a timely manner.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Operates a laser microscope, scanning electron microscope (SEM), and/or scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM) to observe and characterize samples.
• Prepares TEM/STEM specimens using a focused ion beam (FIB) system for advanced microscopy analysis.
• Utilizes and maintains sensitive laboratory instrumentation (e.g. Ion Chromatography, HPLC, ICP-OES, SEM, FIB).
• Follows laboratory safety protocols at all times ensuring a clean and safe working environment.
• Ensures that all laboratory quality improvements and administrative regulations are followed.
• Operates under company guidelines for professional conduct and under general supervision and receives direction on topics and issues.
• Reviews a variety of reports to examine compliance, audit operations and results of documentation.
• Ensures operational efficiency and quality, and demonstrate compliance with internal and external quality standards.
• Ensures compliance with department/company policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Works closely with and supports other laboratory members within department to improve operations.
• Awareness of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency with MS Office, laboratory software applications and database systems.
• Ability to respond quickly and prioritize activities to meet a changing production schedule.
• Ability to work independently or in a team in a fast-pace environment.
• Detail-oriented and extremely accurate.
• Proficient understanding of mathematics.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Proficient with related computer software.
• Ability to read and understand manuals and maintain proper records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years’ experience or Associates degree in Chemistry or related science with 5 years’ experience.
• Three (3 ) plus years of experience working in a laboratory within the chemical manufacturing industry.

Physical Requirements / Work Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Walking, finger movements including fine dexterity and coordination, hearing conversation, seeing near and far, and speaking clearly.
• Frequently bending, stooping, repetitive leg and arm movements.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Exposure to various Exposure to various chemicals and compounds.

Safety Sensitive Position:

MGC Pure Chemicals America, Inc. designates this position as a safety-sensitive position based on the tasks and duties required of the employee holding the position and the company’s good faith belief that an employee’s current use of any drug could (a) impair or negatively affect the employee’s ability to perform the position, or (b) affect the employee’s and/or others’ safety and health, pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 23-493(9), 23-493.06(A).

We offer an outstanding benefits package which includes: 89% employer paid medical (employee and family), 80% employer paid dental (employee and family), vision, LTD, STD, Life Insurance and a matching 401k plan. Ten vacation days, five sick days, and sixteen paid holidays annually.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you now, or will you in the future, require Visa sponsorship?
• Please list what kinds of laboratory instrumentation you have hands on experience working with

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27