Advanced Technician, Innovation & Science -Laboratory

Overview

An analytical laboratory technician in Acetate T&I should be able to provide reliable and accurate testing data in a timely manner to the business. They should be able to maintain and perform basic troubleshooting of equipment, adapt methods to changing sample types, and become proficient on a variety of different analytical techniques and instrument platforms.

Responsibilities

• Analyze non-standard samples and provide detailed results in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment in the lab.
• Provide guidance and feedback to submitters on results and the best test to solve their problems.
• Assist in the development of new analytical techniques and methods.
• Troubleshoot equipment, methods and procedures when needed.
• Provide analytical solutions to complex problems or samples.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• 5 years of laboratory experience in a chemical laboratory
• Knowledge of general laboratory safety protocols and proper chemical handling
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel

Advanced Qualifications:

• Taken college level classes or achieved a degree in a STEM field
• Experience in an R&D laboratory
• Familiarization with analytical software from Agilent and/or Shimadzu
• Experience in method development and optimization