Lab Technician at DuBois Chemicals in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!


We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.


Responsible for performing the various quality control tests required for manufactured batches. This individual will also be required to analyze customer plating bath samples on a regular basis as well as assist with technical service projects and troubleshooting.
Work closely with the production team as well as the technical services team.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES



Quality Control


• Prepare samples for routine testing and analysis on a daily basis


• Record results accurately in electronic database on a daily basis


• Monitor chemical inventory, lab supplies, and stored samples on a weekly and monthly basis


• Maintain a clean and professional work environment on a daily basis


• Perform Hull cell testing and passivation as required by quality control parameters


• Ensure timely and accurate analysis on a daily basis


• Prepare standards and reagents as dictated by procedures as needed


• Calibrate and use various instrumentation including but not limited to pH meter, conductivity meter, balance, HPLC, AA spectroscopy, UV-VIS spectroscopy, and TOC-IR on a daily/monthly basis


Customer Bath Analysis


• Plan and allocate resources for incoming customer bath samples on a weekly basis


• Ensure timely and accurate analysis on a daily basis


• Generate prefilled reports from data obtained on a daily basis


• Communicate results to customers in a professional and friendly manner on a daily basis


Technical Service and R&D Support


•Mix small scale (≤ 1 gallon) batches and working plating solutions as needed


• Monitor and assist with NSS corrosion testing as needed


• Assist with project cycles which can include but is not limited to cleaning, activation, plating, passivation, and rinsing on a small scale (≤ 5 gallons) as needed


• Help gather and package materials for off-site trials and testing as needed



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS



Familiarity with titration methods
Familiarity with basic characteristic test methods (pH, specific gravity, colorimetric)
Ability to read and follow a written procedure with little to no supervision
Proven experience with common chemical terminology
Experience in a laboratory setting
Strong organizational skills
Able to work independently with limited supervision and in a team setting
Able to adapt to sudden changes of a plan
Desire to learn and acquire new skills to assist other functions with the laboratory setting

EDUCATION REQUREMENTS



Associate's degree in a STEM related field (Chemistry preferred but not required. A combination of work experience and education will be considered in lieu of an Associate's or Bachelor's degree).


DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.