Job Details
Everyone at Olin contributes to our Winning Model. We empower our employees to make a difference at work, home and in their communities. We celebrate and reward our diverse and innovative workforce that defines our future and contributes through leadership, engagement and productivity.
Join our winning team at Olin as Lab Technician in our Quality department in McIntosh, AL. This position conducts and analyzes routine and non-routine samples from production to ensure products meet customer specifications; prepares solutions for laboratory and production plant use and maintains and troubleshoots instrumentation to ensure proper calibration when analyzing products.
Essential Job Functions:
* Conducts daily routine and non-routine analytical testing of chemical products and reagents, including raw materials, in process and final product stages using a combination of wet chemistry and instrumental analytical techniques
* Uses a range of methods from standard and well-established routines to specially adapted processes
* Prepares standardized lab reagents for lab and plant use
* Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment
* Interprets data and makes or recommends adjustments based on findings
* Records data, observations and conclusions in spreadsheets and databases
* Tracks inventory levels and orders necessary supplies
* May assist in the development and/or modification of new procedures
* Works on special projects under guidance of technical specialist/chemist
Minimum Job Requirements:
* Must meet one of the following minimum requirements:
* High school diploma/GED and 2+ years of lab-related work experience; OR
* Associate's degree* in Chemistry or science- related discipline; OR
* Bachelor's degree* in Chemistry or science - related discipline ; OR
* Military enlisted occupational specialist of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) plus 1+ year of lab related work experience
* Prior manufacturing, process or chemical plant experience preferred
* Ability to work all applicable shifts (including weekends and holidays) overtime and call-ins when support is needed
* Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Office required; SAP strongly preferred
* Work experience in preparing samples for high purity analyses as well as conducting high purity analyses to obtain accurate results and analyzing resulting data to make reporting decisions based on pre-established specification parameters
* Knowledge of basic laboratory instrumentation and ability to troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on laboratory equipment
* Experience managing the use of highly-automated analytical instrumentation, such as: ICP, ICP-MS, GC, IC and AutoTitrators
* Ability to interpret data and make or recommend adjustments based on findings
* Knowledge and experience with quality management systems (i.e. ISO, RC)
* Knowledge of environmental, OSHA and DOT regulations
* Good written and verbal communication skills; creative problem solving skills
* Ability to interface with all levels of employees
* Strong attention-to-detail
* Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
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Who We Are
Since 1892, Olin Corporation has steadily grown to become the industry leader in both chemicals manufacturing and ammunition. The three divisions of Olin Corporation, Olin Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls, Olin Epoxy and Winchester, employ approximately 8,000 global team members in more than 20 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries around the globe.
* Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.
Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.