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Energizer Holdings, Inc. Analytical Lab Technician in Westlake, Ohio
What you'll love about this job
State of the Art Research | Newly Remodeled Innovation Lab | Growth Opportunity | Exemplary 401(k)
This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.
Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
Position Summary
The Analytical Lab Technician executes routine and non-routine analytical testing, experiments, and tasks to support R&D product design, improvements, and material quality. This person works within a self-directed team of Technicians and Technologists to independently resolve requests for testing which are generated by Product Design Engineers and Scientists.
Responsibilities
Executing Tests
Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing using both basic and advanced laboratory techniques
Practice proper safety procedures and reports unsafe acts or conditions when executing tests
Planning Experiments
Plan and execute routine and non-routine testing, experiments, and tasks
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
Develop methods for new experiments or tests and documents methods appropriately
Build and maintain experiments and testing work schedules to meet business needs
Provide insight and feedback to engineers on testing strategy and potential test issues
Data Capture and Reporting
Collect, record, and transcribe routine and non-routine data
Perform routine and non-routine calculations; creates routine and non-routine tables, charts and graphs
Create reports that summarize data in technical report format and analyzes for exception
Escalate and communicate exceptions and issues to appropriate levels efficiently
What we are looking for
1-2 years of pertinent college coursework in Chemistry, or equivalent experience/education, with a full understanding and practical working knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry
2+ years of demonstrated related experience in a technical laboratory or similar environment
Fundamental understanding of higher-level mathematics, mechanics, and laboratory practices
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office applications
Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks requiring the use of hands, standing for extended periods of time, and lifting up to 35 lbs.
Exposure to health risks or conditions may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment, including the potential use of a respirator
What we prefer (not required)
- Bachelor's in Chemistry (or similar) with full understanding and practical working knowledge of chemistry and electrochemistry principles
Come join us!
Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.