Lab Technician

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Job Description

Albemarle is seeking a Lab Technician. This position is onsite and located in Magnolia, AR at our Bromine plant site. The Lab Analyst role reports to the Shift Team Leader/Lab Manager as part of the site quality assurance laboratory.

The Lab Analyst is responsible for using analytical methods to provide prompt and accurate testing of industrial chemicals for conformance to quality specifications, for operational process control, to fulfill special customer requirements, and in support of troubleshooting or improvement projects.

What You Will Do

• Follow all safety rules and actively promote safety through reporting safety observations, performing job safety analyses, completing safety inspections and walkthroughs, participating in safety meetings, etc.
• Directly responsible for understanding, promoting and upholding Basic Safety Expectations both for themselves and the people around them
• Perform routine testing to determine and report final product quality status to manufacturing
• Perform routine testing to support unit production as specified by the manufacturing units
• Accurately input all data into LIMS system and record test results in a legible manner on designated forms
• Check operation of testing equipment, troubleshoot equipment to identify and/or correct source of problem, and notify the chemist of any abnormalities or maintenance requirements
• Conduct job tasks in a professional manner utilizing good housekeeping practices and laboratory technique.

Schedule - This position requires working a rotating 12- hour shift. Successful applicants must be flexible and willing / able to provide overtime coverage when needed (including evenings and holidays) and work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule (days and nights) if needed to support business requirements.

What You Bring

Required

• Minimum one (1) year of laboratory experience in a technical environment

Preferred

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a STEM field, such Chemistry or Chemical Technology preferred
• Strong attention to detail and safe work practices
• Familiarity in GC, HPLC, and wet chemistry techniques
• Ability to work in a team/collaborative environment
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and LIM
• Experience with cGMP and ISO 9001 requirements

Additional Notes

Magnolia site employees should be aware of both the Albemarle Magnolia Site Quality Policy and the Albemarle Magnolia Site Quality Objectives plus understand how their role contributes to each. Employees are required to follow and support the requirements of our quality management system which is available on the ISO Sync site and can be accessed through Albert by all site workers.

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.