Chemical Laboratory Technician

As an essential business, Anomatic produces innovative and sustainable packaging for today’s biggest brands. By leveraging over five decades of manufacturing expertise and employing an extensive technologies portfolio, we design, manufacture, and finish incomparable stock and customized solutions for numerous markets.

Position: Chemical Laboratory Technician

Location: Newark, Ohio

Reports to: Sr. Chemical Laboratory Technician

Shifts: Third Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 10:30pm - 7:00am

Internal Post Dates: 7/8/24 - 7/15/24

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Job Summary

The Chemical Laboratory Technician supports the anodizing operations, wastewater pre-treatment & recycling systems, and Environmental Compliance. In this role, the Technician is responsible for performing analytical analyses on chemical solutions, including sample collection, titrations, dilutions, reagent preparation, and use of ICP-OES, spectrophotometer, and other instruments. The candidate will communicate their findings via reports and spreadsheets and will be responsible for daily monitoring of air quality, as well as periodic support during HAZ-MAT or First Aid emergencies.

Essential Functions

• Conduct analytical analyses using wet lab protocols and acid testing methods
• Perform manual colorimetric titrations and operate pH meter, oven, balance, and other laboratory equipment
• Use hydrometer, pipettor, thermometer, and burette, and prepare reagents and calibrate instruments
• Follow glassware cleaning procedures and general laboratory housekeeping practices
• Perform routine or preventive maintenance of laboratory tools and equipment
• Perform other duties as requested
• Understand basic safety procedures and follow MSDS or company procedures for handling chemicals safely
• Understand sampling techniques for an industrial manufacturing environment and participate with HAZ-MAT or First Aid teams
  
  

Qualifications

• An associate degree in chemistry, environmental science or equivalent preferred
• One year of analytical laboratory experience preferred
• Have experience operating an ICP spectrometer or similar PC-controlled analytical instrument
• Competence in proper laboratory safety protocols
• Possess proficient organizational, computational, and communication skills, and computer skills including document and spreadsheet software
• Work with minimal supervision and cooperate with other departments
• Ability to differentiate between colors
• Ability to stand for a lengthy amount of time
• Flexibility in work schedule to cover illness, vacation or emergency
  
  

Anomatic takes pride in creating a safe and inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees and the communities in which they live. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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