Senior Quality Control Laboratory Technician

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Precious Metals Chemistry

Life-enhancing chemistry. Umicore is an expert in metals-based catalysis for applications that improve our quality of life. Automotive emission treatment technologies, active pharmaceutical ingredients for cancer treatments, the production of fine chemicals and advanced electronics – all are made possible by our organometallic technology know-how. To bring the magic of metal-based chemistry and catalysis to new customers and new applications we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

Job Purpose

• Executes and/or leads work within Analytical (Laboratory).
• Focuses on supporting the development and implementation of analytical methods and processes.
• Ensures the integrity and reliability of laboratory operations, driving continuous improvement and alignment with industry standards.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• One year laboratory bench work experience
• Proven expertise in Spectroscopy and applications software 
• Thorough knowledge of the equipment and chemicals used
• Training and experience in the operation, calibration and method development for specialized equipment such as ICP and wet chemistry

Preferred:

• A Bachelors or Associates degree in chemistry

Your Key Accountabilities

• Perform ICP, gravimetric, wet chemistry, ion chromatography, titration, and other analyses. Responsible to provide accurate and timely laboratory data that will be used for the generation of Certificates of Analysis for products released by Precious Metals Chemistry (PMC).
• Coordinate and ensure timely and accurate ICP Analysis and Wet Chemistry processes for the support of PMC production and development products (and Stationary Catalyst support as needed).  Responsible for the strict control, maintenance, and improvements of existing analytical test methods, equipment, and calibration requirements to guarantee accuracy and precision.  Maintains overall laboratory cleanliness and a safe work environment. 
• Work with LIMS system to receive and report data – support set up for new products and tests.  Provide analytical resolution when issues or conflicts arise.
• Implement new tests and techniques for emerging requirements or product technology.  Evaluate and determine procedures as well as perform testing for non-routine ICP and wet chemistry samples.  Coordinate tests by outside laboratories or by other Umicore sites. 
• Maintain systems to monitor performance of laboratory equipment, including MSA’s or capability studies.   

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?