Analytical Section Laboratory Lead

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As a member of the department leadership team, this individual is responsible for leading and coordinating coverage for the chemical laboratories.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Instructs, guides, and schedules work of combined laboratory technicians.
• Performs chemical and physical analyses.
• Supports and coordinates work of the multiple laboratories listed above.
• Understands quality control and measurement techniques.
• Ensures that Standard Operating Procedures, Job Safety Analyses, and special instructions are being followed.
• Makes recommendations for Standard Operating Procedures improvements and revisions.
• Supports all audit functions to maintain accreditations.
• Supports all sections of Chemical Lab as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 years of experience in a laboratory setting or a 2-year technical degree with a science concentration preferred
• Three years of experience as a Senior Analyst/A Analyst in the Chem Lab is preferred
• Basic computer skills including Windows, Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, and working knowledge of SAP
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Self-motivated and able to initiate action without direction required
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize required
• Ability to apply conflict resolution skills required
• Ability to conduct chemical analyses

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

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Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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