Alcoa · 1 hour ago
Assistant Lab Technician
New Kensington, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAlcoa is dedicated to turning raw potential into real progress and seeks an Assistant Lab Technician to join their Analytical Chemistry team. The role involves supporting electrode production quality control, preparing samples for microscopy, and conducting standard tests to characterize materials.
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Responsibilities
Support operational tasks to meet project requirements including, but not limited to, sample cut up, polishing, and imaging, mounting and prep of microscopy specimens, accountability for department inventory, and execution/reporting of analytical testing
Troubleshoot & perform preventative and unplanned maintenance on all process equipment
Prepare and test samples using laboratory analytical equipment consisting of LECO, chemical analysis, density measurements, dimensional measurements, and others
Must be able to prioritize safety while working with laboratory hazards including radiation sources, acids and bases, and human/environmental toxins
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively. Due to continuous operations, the employee may be required to provide technical support outside traditional work hours
Verifies daily that samples are being documented that the proper analyses are being completed for each sample and that data reports are being properly updated
Keeping track of inventory and placing orders
Will support Analytical and project team personnels’ initiatives to ensure on time delivery
Gain knowledge about Alcoa EHS standards, protocols, and tools to ensure that safety protocols are being followed accordingly
Qualification
Required
High school diploma, GED, or college degree in scientific discipline
Ability to perform material handling, weighing, completing process steps in sequence, and documenting process data
Must have strong attention to detail and follow complex work plans/instructions to maintain workflow and quality integrity
Must be able to prioritize safety while working with laboratory hazards including radiation sources, acids and bases, and human/environmental toxins
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively
Must be able to lift >50 lb
Flexible with schedule changes
Preferred
Prior experience working in a lab, manufacturing or industrial environment, preferred
Benefits
Shift differentials, overtime & holiday pay
120 hours of paid vacation per year (pro-rated based on hire date your first year)
Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA
401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a non-qualified deferred compensation plan
10 holidays and one flexible holiday of your choice
56 hours of sick/safe leave
4 hours of Paid annual volunteer hours
Company
Alcoa
Alcoa is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products.
Founded in 1888
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.01BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2022-04-04Grant· $7.7M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
William Oplinger
President and Chief Executive Officer
Matthew Reed
Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer
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