Job Description

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

• Performs established physical, chemical, and functional testing on raw materials and finished products.
• Prepares equipment and samples for analysis; interprets lab results.
• Operates and maintains instrumentation including setup and calibration.
• Records and maintains quality assurance records and files including notebooks and data sheets.
• Assists with the maintenance of equipment and supply inventories.
• Reads drawings, engineering test specifications and inspection instructions to obtain product information for inspection/testing.
• Measures dimensions as specified.
• Examines material or product for cosmetic and other designated nonconformities.
• Compares product with engineering drawing/shop orders/routing or engineering-approved sample (if applicable) to ensure compliance.
• Verifies product labeling.
• Identifies rejected material and segregates/marks it to prevent it from getting mixed with acceptable product.
• Assures conformance to all procedures and requirements applicable to job function.
• Reports findings to QC Lab Supervisor/Quality Manager.
• May be required to work outside of normal work hours. The Jacksonville plant is currently working a 4 day, 10 hour work week.

• General knowledge of principles or organic and inorganic chemistry including qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  
• General knowledge of modern laboratory procedures.
• General knowledge in the operation and care of specialized laboratory equipment and personal computer.
• Knowledge of lab instrumentation (gas chromatographs, infrared spectrometers).
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP)
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability and disposition to interact with employees at all organizational levels.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering drawings and specifications, procedures, manuals, and inspection sampling tables.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of ISO-9001 is a definite plus.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2-year degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology or equivalent
• 0-2 years' experience in a laboratory setting
• Working knowledge of instruments and equipment calibration experience desirable
• Strong scientific and mathematical skills

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