With our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Hatfield, PA, EFC GASES & ADVANCED MATERIALS is a leading supplier of specialty gases, fluorocarbons and rare gases. We supply quality products to global gas distributors, with unparalleled service. We are growing and are looking to add to our team of intelligent and innovative talent who work collaboratively to ensure success and growth for the future. Come join our team!
We have an immediate opening for a Laboratory Chemist. Reporting to the Lab Supervisor - Technical, this role is primarily responsible for maintaining all instruments, standards, and other necessary analytical items as well as implementing new lab equipment and completing the required validation / Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA). Position will also accurately analyze and report results for incoming raw material, in process and final product as required by EFC's quality system.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Ensures all analytical instrumentation is maintained in qualified and operational condition at all times, reporting all exceptions to the Lab Supervisor and Plant Manager.
• Responsible for new instrument installation and implementation as well as validation studies of equipment.
• Completes all preventive and corrective maintenance and calibration activities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures laboratory standards, reagents, consumables and other supplies are maintained in stock or are available to support quality control activities.
• Performs analyses for incoming raw material, in process and final product as required by EFC's quality system.
• Prepares and maintains analytical documentation on all conducted analyses as required by EFC's quality system.
• Completes all analytical or other tasks required by EFC's quality, SHE, or other systems as assigned.
• Proficiently operates 100% of the analytical equipment, including, but not limited to, Process Analyzers, GC, GC-MS, and ICP-MS.
• Must be certified to test all EFC products that come into the Laboratory.
• Attends training to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or needed.
Qualifications/Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry with 1+ years instrument validation experience and 1
+ years ICP experience doing metals analysis.
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Office; ERP System; Lab Information Management Systems; Minitab.
Competencies:
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
• Frequently required to stand, walk, utilize hand and finger dexterity, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Regularly is exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently is exposed to fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.
• Occasionally is exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 100 pounds.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.