KOST USA · 2 days ago
Analytical Senior Laboratory Technician
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKOST USA is a part of the PFX Group™, which engineers leading fluid solutions for various industries. They are seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to conduct analytical testing in their Cincinnati Technology Center, supporting production and technical services growth by performing a variety of tests and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Conducts activities following established Corporate and Site Safety procedures and notifies the Supervisor of any unsafe conditions or practices in the area
Prepares materials, sets up, and runs instruments and reports analytical test results
Operates physical, chemical, optical, and analytical equipment for samples submitted to the CTC Analytical laboratory
Responsible for instrument calibrations, verifications, and calibration standards
Maintains instrumentation calibration reference standards
Maintains instruments and coordinates annual PM’s, service calls, and service contracts
Manages collecting and shipping samples for 3rd party analysis
Records and tabulates data in laboratory notebook in legal form following defined procedures
Observes irregularities, unusual behavior, or trends in tests, and interprets causes
Performs troubleshooting on instrumentation when needed to diagnose and resolve issues
Communicates the results of work to Manager following prescribed procedures
Work with sample tracking database, including entering, reporting and logging out samples
Prepares periodic written reports
Other duties assigned
Plan, schedule and carry out to completion, sample testing in accordance with CTC Management system with limited supervision. Communicates results, conclusions and recommendations in person and in formal written reports
Must be able to safely follow detailed Analytical test procedures, making observations, recording test data into spreadsheets and laboratory notebooks, and summarizing data into presentable form
Assist in the preparation of departmental documentation including Standard Operating Procedures, job safety analysis procedures and project technical reports. Support/design new and novel analytical test procedures/methods to support services
Ensure that samples are reported on time, meeting quality and turnaround targets
Answer technical enquiries related to your work accurately and quickly
Conduct research to stay up to date with analytical instrument trends and submit ideas for cost saving and new or improved test method opportunities
Drive improved standards of safety and housekeeping and Senior initiatives to improve laboratory practices
Ensure that all activities within the laboratory are risk assessed and documented
Possess good oral communication skills and a flexible approach to work. Conducts self in a professional manner and exerts a positive impact upon the morale and attitude of other team members
Qualification
Required
Minimum education required is Bachelors of Science degree level in chemistry or equivalent science with 5 – 10 years of experience in an analytical laboratory
Must be able to follow instructions, work independently and safely in a laboratory environment and work on several projects at the same time
Strong written communication skills are required
Ability to work well with peers is required
Ability/desire to grow technically through continued education and learning is essential
Analysis to application experience
Preferred
A background in analytical instruments, preferably within the consumer products industry, is a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Career growth opportunities – we prioritize internal promotions
Generous 401k match
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage and Telemedicine
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance program – support for continued education and professional development
Company
KOST USA
Kost USA is a manufacturer of coolant/antifreeze in the United States.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-12-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Lauren Dean, aPHR
HR Business Partner
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