Laboratory Technician III (General Analytics)

  Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.   To strengthen our team in Charleston, we are looking for you as a(n) Laboratory Technician III (General Analytics).

 

This is Us:

You know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician III - General Analytics to join our team in Charleston, TN.

 

What you will do:

This Laboratory Technician III - General Analytics position will ensure efficient quality control and analytical support for the Charleston site. The position will focus on testing in-process samples using Gas Chromatography (GC) and Environmental samples, as well as be responsible for refining analytical aspects of in-plant testing, batch release and regulatory samples. This position will carry out routine analyses and non-routine lab experiments for trouble shooting and report to the Technical Manager, Analytics.

 

• Conduct all steps of the analyses required for in-process testing, batch release and regulatory samples somewhat independently. Participate in the planning, implementation, and control of experiments. Begin to provide technical assistance to other lab team members regarding analytical and data-processing aspects. (60%)
• Interact with databases and computer software; enter data and retrieve data. Evaluate lab results. Use existing software for evaluation and documentation purposes. (10%)
• Observe/differentiate between standard conditions and deviations from normal. Communicate results and deviations/observations from non-routine analyses. (10%)
• Cooperate with the other qualified staff in scheduling and coordinating servicing, trouble shooting and preventative maintenance. (5%)
• Contact appropriate personnel when additional expertise is required. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned. (10%)

 

What we need from you:

• High School Diploma or GED with 7+ years of relevant years of experience in a chemical or technical field; Associate's or BS degree in a technical field preferred.
• Certificates concerning instrument maintenance preferred but not required. 
• Experience on chemical instrumentation highly preferred, especially Gas Chromatography (GC).
• Safety, detail, and quality oriented; having environmental consciousness.