Materials QC Analyst
Flemington, NJ
Full Time
Entry Level
Luxfer MEL Technologies is a global leader in the development, manufacturing and supply of Magnesium and Zirconium based products and services to technology industries worldwide. We provide innovative products and solutions to global customers in a broad range of markets including Aerospace, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Ceramics and healthcare. We have a wide range of products including hazardous, non-hazardous and export shipments. We are passionate about achieving high standards. At Luxfer, Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development and Team work are out core values.
Summary:
Based in our Flemington, NJ facility you will work for Luxfer MEL Technologies as part of the Materials QC Department team which has scientists located in both the US and UK. Reporting directly to the Materials QC Lead (US), the main purpose of the role is to perform – in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy and precision - a wide range of analytical tests on both In-Process and Final Product material against defined specifications to meet the needs of both our internal and external customers. You will be responsible with the rest of the US Team for ensuring that day to day, medium and long term objectives within the US function are met, using Key Performance Indicators such as those reported in the Departmental Scorecard to measure the effectiveness of actions taken to deliver Continuous Improvements beneficial to the business in key areas such as Safety, Customer First and Growth. As a key member of the Materials QC Team, you will play an active role in embracing new innovations and driving forward Standardization and Simplification Improvement Initiatives - both in the US and UK - through New Method Development, Lean Workflow Exercises and other projects. You will also provide Quality Control support to help resolve plant process and product issues.
Main responsibilities:
Luxfer MEL Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. Women, minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Summary:
Based in our Flemington, NJ facility you will work for Luxfer MEL Technologies as part of the Materials QC Department team which has scientists located in both the US and UK. Reporting directly to the Materials QC Lead (US), the main purpose of the role is to perform – in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy and precision - a wide range of analytical tests on both In-Process and Final Product material against defined specifications to meet the needs of both our internal and external customers. You will be responsible with the rest of the US Team for ensuring that day to day, medium and long term objectives within the US function are met, using Key Performance Indicators such as those reported in the Departmental Scorecard to measure the effectiveness of actions taken to deliver Continuous Improvements beneficial to the business in key areas such as Safety, Customer First and Growth. As a key member of the Materials QC Team, you will play an active role in embracing new innovations and driving forward Standardization and Simplification Improvement Initiatives - both in the US and UK - through New Method Development, Lean Workflow Exercises and other projects. You will also provide Quality Control support to help resolve plant process and product issues.
Main responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance to all Environmental, Health and Safety policies, laws and regulations as they apply to laboratory function and operation.
- Conduct precise and accurate routine analytical testing on Incoming Raw Materials, In-Process Control samples and Final Product material of both Zirconium and Magnesium materials following a wide range of established standard operating procedures and involving both the use of traditional chemistry techniques and the use of a wide variety of analytical instrumentation (including, but not limited to, XRF, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, IC, Particle Size, Surface Area and Porosity instruments).
- Compare analytical test results against established standards to ensure proper quality controls are upheld and promptly enter data into the appropriate computer systems and, where necessary, communicating this data to the appropriate Production, Quality Assurance and Quality Control personnel.
- Maintain a high standard of laboratory operating conditions regarding equipment, validity of calibration standards, housekeeping, analytical records, etc. by adhering to established standards.
- Be actively involved as part of the team in ensuring that the Department meets all its key objectives as measured by its Key Performance Indicators. Participate in - and lead - Continuous Improvement Initiatives (such as Method Development, 5S and Lean Manufacturing Workflow Exercises) which support the LUXFER core values of Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development and Teamwork.
- Be responsible for organizing your own workload based on agreed priorities and deadlines and understand that predictable attendance is critical to accomplishing essential tasks.
- Perform preventative maintenance on a range of analytical instrumentation and effectively trouble shoot equipment performance issues.
- Ensure that you deal with all relevant queries from Internal and External Customers in a timely manner and with a high degree of professionalism.
- As part of your normal work pattern, you will be required to work late weekend day shifts as agreed.
- Be available to facilitate reasonable requests to work outside your normal working hours and agreed days according to business needs.
- Work closely with colleagues that are based at different Luxfer sites in both the US and UK (both within the Materials QC Team and all other departments) which will sometimes involve travelling to these sites.
- Any other duties within the post holder’s competence as requested.
- Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related discipline is required
- Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Analtytical Chemistry or related discipline is desirable
- At least 2 years Laboratory, lab-related or chemical manufacturing experience
- Experience in Zr analysis, traditional wet chemistry techniques
- Experience of using inorganic analytical instrumentation such as XRF, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, Particle Size, Surface Area and Porosity Analyzers
- Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Must have ability to use own initiative, effectively prioritize tasks and work well under pressure
- Ability to read and understand laboratory related materials
- Must have good laboratory-based skills such as weighing and pipetting precisely
- Strong mathematical skills and familiarity with algebra to perform relevant analytical calculations
- Ability to effectively communicate with employees across all departments
- Strong reasoning ability and excellent practical skills to resolve day-to-day laboratory and production operational issues
- Time management and leadership skills
- Knowledge of statistical tests relevant to a laboratory environment
- Knowledge of scientific and manufacturing-based quality systems
- Knowledge of SharePoint
- Knowledge of SAP
- Knowledge of PowerBI
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques
- Self-motivating
- High level of attention to detail
- Team player who demonstrates a high level of commitment and adopts a flexible and positive approach to work
- Professional approach when dealing with internal and external customers
- Able to work unsupervised with excellent time management skills and consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast paced and challenging environment
- Dynamic and willing to challenge established norms
- Fully committed to the Company’s core values of Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development and Teamwork
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Vacation, Sick and Personal Time Off
- Disability and Life Insurance
- 401k match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary range $26-$34/hr depending on experience, plus bonus
Luxfer MEL Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. Women, minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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