Lab Analyst

Independently analyze samples from the production process, finished products and raw materials from suppliers, so that an optimal product quality is achieved, and the process can be adjusted in a timely manner to the customer's specifications.

Job Type: Full-time/Permanent/On site and NOT remote

Pay: $25.00 per hour ($28.63 after 960 hours plus able to provide duties without supervision for all areas of the lab)

Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology, Laboratory Science or Engineering, science related ….is required_.
• Two years of prior laboratory experience in chemical analysis, mechanical testing, safe chemical handling, and general knowledge of laboratory procedures is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of analyzing methods, analyzing equipment, quality, safety and environmental regulations is preferred, but not required.
• Good knowledge of PC applications amongst them Excel and Word and SAP/R3 QM module is preferred but not required.

Job Requirements

• The position requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts and the flexibility to work-days, nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• The scheduled shift hours are 6pm-6am, training will be completed on day shift 6am-6pm.
• This position is located in Benton, AR - there is no relocation package for this position and testing/interviewing must be completed on-site at the Benton location.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Performing standard analyses of samples from all production plants and of raw materials from suppliers
• Reporting deviations by monitoring the quality of the product and trouble-shooting possible causes for the change and reporting this to operations.
• Executing analyses based upon the customer supplied specifications according to standard methods and interacting with internal and external customers
• Identifying trends in quality of the product, performing additional tests and reporting to plant management.
• Running calibration of test equipment according to defined frequency
• Take corrective actions if calibration is not within specified range
• Input and analyze data to ensure production receives data needed to ensure that customers receive the highest quality product in the industry.

Benefits:

• All health benefits (medical, dental, vision), disability benefits, life insurance begin the first of the month after hire.
• 401k begins within 30 days with employer match with employees being fully vested after 3 years. Separate retirement fund contribution.
• Safety shoes, safety glasses, and lab jacket provided.

Hiring Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background check plus a physical and drug screen. Almatis is a drug-free workplace.