Lab Technologist

Full Time
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Posted
Job description
Position Overview:
Position Overview:
The Novelis MMP Spokane team is seeking a Lab Technologist . The person in this role will report to the Quality and Lab Leader. The ideal candidate will be responsible for running samples for OES Check Analysis program, completing global casting consumables material testing, running various equipment in metallurgical and wet chemistry laboratories for different casting, research, and/or plant support projects. This position will contribute to local and global initiatives around aluminum casting, metal quality, efficiency, alloy development, research, investigation, and environmental footprint.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
  • Operate Optical Emission Spectrometer machines and software
  • Run Check Analysis program
  • Perform metallurgical analysis by sectioning, mounting, polishing, running Scanning Electron Microscope or Optical Microscope
  • Perform experiments using various types of laboratory equipment (TGA, DSC, XRD, etc.)
  • Complete molten metal testing on casting consumables
  • Perform metal quality work such as inclusion investigation and degassing
  • Maintain laboratory space in terms of housekeeping and appearance
  • Use machines such as cranes and fork trucks to lift samples and other equipment
  • Assists the laboratory manager with maintenance of lab procedures and documentation
  • Adhere to company safety absolutes

Minimum
Q ualifications :
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or equivalent
  • 0 – 3 years of experience
  • Microsoft Office tools
  • Working knowledge of laboratory safety and familiarity with balances, glassware, and hazardous chemicals
  • Ability to initiate, perform, and complete reports in timely manner
  • Ability to work independently with little direction in a fast paced environment

Preferred
Qualifications:
  • Hands-on experience in an industrial setting and/or laboratory
  • High mechanical aptitude
  • Experience in Analytical Chemistry practices

What We Offer:
Novelis benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable. These are a few of the benefits we offer to support you and your family’s well-being:
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Health savings accounts – Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
  • Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Retiree Medical Plans – medical and prescription drug coverage through Novelis sponsored Retiree Health Access
  • Retirement Savings Account
  • Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
  • Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

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Location Profile:
Novelis’ Spokane facility also known as the Molten Metal Processing Group (MMP) is located along the eastern border of Washington and Idaho. Employing approximately 40 people the facility focuses on innovating new products and processes to support Novelis’ manufacturing facilities along with the Novelis Global Research and Technology Center located in Kennesaw Georgia. Located halfway between artistic downtown Spokane and the scenic city of Coeur d’Alene Idaho residents and visitors of the area enjoy an abundance of both indoor and outdoor activities. From theater music art and a thriving nightlife to skiing hiking biking or boating there’s something for everyone. The facility is committed to the local community through its ongoing support of the Spokane Valley Fire Department Gonzaga University engineering programs and other worthwhile community and civic organizations.Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

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