Chemist, Analytical
Martin Marietta Materials

Job Info

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Chemist, Analytical

Minimum Requirements

• BS degree in Chemistry or a related field
• Must work on-site in Manistee, MI
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc...)
• Process-oriented, meticulous, and a desire for lifelong learning
• Able to work and learn independently
• Excellent communication skills and accountability within a group setting
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills

The ideal candidate would have experience in operating and/or maintaining various analytical equipment such as:

• Analytical balances
• Carbon/Sulfur LECO Analyzer
• Colorimeter
• Inductively Coupled Plasma - UV/Vis Spectrometer (ICP-UV/Vis)
• Laser Particle Size Analyzer
• pH Electrode & Ion-Specific Electrode (ISE)
• Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
• Sedigraph Particle Size Analyzer
• Surface Area Analyzer
• Viscometer
• X-ray Diffraction Spectrometer (XRD)
• X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (XRF)

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your co-workers through the implementation of and participation in proactive safety activities.
• Support the quality department in performing occasional benchtop analysis, developing and improving analytical methods, and establishing point of use training for routine testing by lab analysts.
• Establish familiarity with all on-site analytical equipment to assist with routine maintenance, trouble-shooting, equipment validation, calibration, and optimization.
• Maintain and qualify analytical instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintain standards (both in-house and traceable) and their required documentation.
• Maintain and organize the statistical analysis of analytical testing (QA/QC control charts, error analysis, QC spikes & duplicates, etc...).
• Organize and utilize historical data to assist the quality, production, and engineering departments.
• Work closely with the engineering, production, environmental, and quality departments on continual improvement and R&D projects.
• Support the quality department by performing occasional internal audits and verifying that corrective actions are effectively established.
• Generate reports, SOP's, templates, and other documentation.
• Research patents and new technology as requested.
• Work with outside laboratories and vendors as needed for validation and training.

Physical Requirements

• Walking, climbing stairs, sitting for long periods of time
• Occasional bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, driving and squatting to perform the essential functions of this position
• Visual acuity, clear speech & hearing ability, hand/eye coordination

• Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment and Health and Safety guidelines as required
• Must have good hand/eye coordination and vision to safely fulfill all in-plant job requirements
• Pass required background check, physical examination and drug screens

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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