Lab Technician

Lab Technician
Location : Wayne, PA
Hours/Schedule : 12-hour days following a 2, 2, 3 schedule
Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• Good laboratory and measurement practices according to ISO/IEC 17025, including the ISO/TS 16949 quality standard.
• Sample preparation (raw materials, in-process, and finished catalysts) on all submitted samples (CSF, Flow-through and various technology sources) for chemical and physical measurements.
• To be competent in the use of sample preparation and instrumental techniques (including LECO Solids; ICP-OES; Particle size distribution; PGM dispersion (chemisorption); Coefficient of Thermal Expansion; Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis, Porosity; Surface Area; and X-Ray Fluorescence).
• Ensure that all data relating to laboratory samples are accurately entered into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and Inventory Tracking System (ITS). This also includes the export of all essential information associated with all laboratory testing.
• Write clear and concise procedures within the QC Laboratories.
• Ensure that all Health and Safety/environmental procedures and regulations are strictly adhered to (PPE, etc). Incident reports to be raised for any accident, including any near miss occurrences. Assist in maintaining good House Keeping practices and aim to achieving a target of zero accidents.
• Fully participate in LEAN deployment on site including 5S, SPs, CIS and Kaizen in order to help develop and sustain a LEAN environment.
• Preparation of ICP calibration standards with independent verification before releasing them to routine use.
• Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between good and bad data.
• Demonstrate on continual basis, the knowledge, and practical skills of how to calibrate and maintain the instruments used in the Laboratory.
• To take on any other duties which are within the employees skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
• To perform activities according to the established EHS system and to suggest improvements of the same.
• To promote, establish and maintain collaborative approach and communication with all employees within the plant.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and the implementation of best practice principles, to enhance performance and operations

Requirements

• B-Tech certificate or B.Sc professional qualification in chemistry or educated to A level standard with at least two years experience within a chemical industry.
• A detailed understanding of general wet chemical techniques for inorganic analysis.
• Good working knowledge of analytical instrumental techniques used within the QC Labs.
• Awareness of ISO/IEC 17025 and IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Personal skills and key competencies (including JM behavioral competencies)
• Ability to multi-task.
• Good communication skills are necessary.
• Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office Professional is required.
• Team player, prepared to support their colleagues to ensure the team targets are met.
• Works in accordance with SOPs and rules.

Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

Ref: #558-Scientific