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Apex Systems, Inc Metals Laboratory Technician in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
Job#: 2022967
Job Description:
Metals Laboratory Technician
Responsibilities:
- Conduct analyses by employing atomic spectroscopy, x-ray fluorescence, electrochemical, wet chemical, mechanical testing, LECO and metallography techniques.
- Choosing appropriate equipment, standards and methods for analysis.
- Check equipment for correct operation and report malfunctions to supervision.
- Perform calibrations and check calibrations, as needed.
- Analyze samples, evaluate results and respond appropriately.
- Locate references for conducting analyses.
- Maintain laboratory equipment & inventory.
- Obtain representative samples for analysis.
- Prepare, label and store samples and materials appropriately.
- Know the major use and general characteristics of materials used.
- Dispose of materials and samples.
- Classify chemicals according to reactivity.
- Identify incompatible chemicals and specific categories of hazardous chemicals.
- Use chemical reference handbooks.
- Know how to access information regarding chemicals.
- Troubleshoot causes of nonconformance and equipment failure.
- Modify and develop testing methods with supervisors approval.
- Locate references for additional methods.
- Conduct minor repairs on equipment.
- Identify problems that need service from an outside source.
- Apply principles of AA and emission spectroscopy and mechanical testing to duties.
Required:
- BS Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related.
- Previous laboratory experience from education or industry
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