Laboratory Technician / Corrosion Testing Specialist

Laboratory Technician / Corrosion Testing Specialist

Employer

KYYBA

Location

Jackson, Michigan, US

Salary

Competitive

Closing date

Jul 31, 2025

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Job DescriptionJob Description

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have the ability to perform physical testing methods with a high degree of accuracy, proficiency and use good laboratory standard practices. The Corrosion Testing Specialist is responsible for preparing and planning projects while meeting standard testing specifications. Other responsibilities include maintaining a clean/organized work area, laboratory equipment validation, monitoring supplies, gage R&R studies, and calibration records.

100% onsite position

No additional medical exams are required except for the drug screening

Requirements:

Minimum Bachelor's degree in chemistry with 0-3 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with minimum of 8-16 credits of chemistry

Exposure in a manufacturing environment with experience in wet chemistry including, but not limited to, colorimetric or potentiometric titration methodology, specific gravity and bulk density, volumetric and gravimetric analysis, pH, conductivity, and salinity

Awareness of Analytical Instrumentation principles and operation (spectroscopy)

Knowledge of Quality Standards (ISO17025/ ISO14001)

Competent knowledge of Acids & Bases, Natural and petroleum oils and distillates, and solubility of substances

Basic knowledge of industry standards (ASTM/ISO/MIL)

Awareness of product usage and applications in general terms; Coolants, Cleaners, Phosphates, Surface Treatment, etc.

Excellent skills with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Lotus Notes

Excellent verbal and written skills

Self-motivated with direction

Ability to multi-task

Demonstrate analytical thinking and problem-solving ability

Demonstrate the consistent use of appropriate personal protective equipment and knowledge of safety procedures.

ADDITIONAL:

Entry Level position

Do not submit anyone with Masters or PHD, they will be overqualified.

Bachelors in Science preferred

Some work exp

Lab exp - either in college or work

Work Independently

Good time management skills

Interviews will be onsite and a panel interview

Responsibilities:

Completion of all work with a commitment & focus on following all aspects of the guiding principles

Responsible Care.

Prepare and maintain all related documentation where necessary

Maintain laboratory equipment

Perform required physical testing according to test methods, procedures, and instructions and evaluate testing results

Conducts preventative maintenance and maintains lab calibration, validation, and verification records/logs

Maintain a clean/organized laboratory work area

Cross-train within all aspects of the Physical Testing Laboratory including, but not limited to, equipment and procedures in order to cover other specialists

Assists the Quality Control Lab with long term testing as needed

Troubleshoots problems as required

Communicates with various groups of people to discuss pertinent information of projects as required

Support improvement programs

Supports laboratory accreditation activities

Assists laboratory in method validations (gage R&R) and measurement uncertainty, as needed

Includes any other additional duties required to help and support the Physical Testing Laboratory

Company DescriptionFounded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other bCompany DescriptionFounded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.\r\n\r\nAt Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.\r\n\r\nKyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\r\n\r\nKyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other b