Corrosion Testing Specialist - Jackson, MI

100% onsite position

 

No additional medical exams are required except for the drug screening 

• The successful candidate will have the ability to perform physical testing methods with a high degree of accuracy, proficiency and use good laboratory standard practices(GLP).
• The Corrosion Testing Specialist is responsible for preparing and planning projects while meeting standard testing specifications.
• Other responsibilities include maintaining a clean/organized work area, laboratory equipment validation, monitoring supplies, gage R&R studies, and calibration records.

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in chemistry with 0-3 years of experience or a Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 8-16 credits of chemistry
• Exposure in a manufacturing environment with experience in wet chemistry including, but not limited to, colorimetric or potentiometric titration methodology, specific gravity and bulk density, volumetric and gravimetric analysis, pH, conductivity, and salinity
• Awareness of Analytical Instrumentation principles and operation (spectroscopy)
• Knowledge of Quality Standards (ISO17025/ ISO14001)
• Competent knowledge of Acids & Bases, Natural and petroleum oils and distillates, and solubility of substances
• Basic knowledge of industry standards (ASTM/ISO/MIL)
• Awareness of product usage and applications in general terms; Coolants, Cleaners, Phosphates, Surface Treatment, etc.
• Excellent skills with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Lotus Notes
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Self-motivated with direction
• Ability to multi-task
• Demonstrate analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Demonstrate the consistent use of appropriate personal protective equipment and knowledge of safety procedures.

Additional:

• Entry Level position
• Do not submit anyone with Masters or PHD, they will be overqualified.
• Bachelors in Science preferred
• Some work exp
• Lab exp - either in college or work
• Work Independently
• Good time management skills

Responsibilities:

• Completion of all work with a commitment & focus on following all aspects of the guiding principles of Client Responsible Care.
• Prepare and maintain all related documentation where necessary
• Maintain laboratory equipment
• Perform required physical testing according to test methods, procedures, and instructions and evaluate testing results
• Conducts preventative maintenance and maintains lab calibration, validation, and verification records/logs
• Maintain a clean/organized laboratory work area
• Cross-train within all aspects of the Physical Testing Laboratory including, but not limited to, equipment and procedures in order to cover other specialists
• Assists the Quality Control Lab with long term testing as needed
• Troubleshoots problems as required
• Communicates with various groups of people to discuss pertinent information of projects as required
• Support improvement programs
• Supports laboratory accreditation activities
• Assists laboratory in method validations (gage R&R) and measurement uncertainty, as needed
• Includes any other additional duties required to help and support the Physical Testing Laboratory