QC Lab Technician - Metals Lab (Specialty Gas) at Millipore Corporation in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.


Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.



Your Role:



The Laboratory Technician at the EMD Electronics site in Tamaqua, PA will join the Quality Control group at our facility and will support the analysis of specialty gas products used in the semiconductor fabrication industry. The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for routine trace metals analysis of finished goods and raw materials for existing and new product lines. The Laboratory Technician may be required to assist with safety, health, environmental, and product quality improvements under general guidelines and supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor and Manager. The position may be required to support the 24/7 plant operations and/or special projects. The Lab Technician is responsible for the following:

• Provide routine trace metals analytical support for operations, quality and R&D teams


• Analyze samples and communicate results to respective business unit


• Operate and maintain analytical equipment


• Perform preventative maintenance tasks within the laboratory


• Operate equipment such as ICP-MS, analytical balance, microwave digestion system, pipettes, and pH meter


• Adhere to and support the ISO 9001 Quality Assurance program at the site


• Support safety inspections and other safety programs


• Maintain lab inventory


• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor/manager

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. in Chemistry, Biology or other life science discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience


• 2+ years of experience with handling hazardous chemicals (toxic, reactive, pyrophoric, corrosive, oxidizer, Fluorine and HF)


• Hands on experience with ICP-MS and microwave digestion systems


• Experience working in a clean room environment


• Experience with data entry into a laboratory data management system


• Self-starter with the ability to multitask, work as an individual contributor and as a member of a diverse team, a skilled problem solver, and have a strong passion for continuous improvement and quality


• Ability to function independently and efficiently under the guidance of management and have excellent communication skills


• Ability to recognize existing problems, foresee potential problems, and implement measures to eliminate or reduce the probability of occurrence and minimize their impact

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!


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