The successful candidate will be responsible for
laboratory-based tasks, which include sampling, testing, measuring, recording
and analyzing results. The technician will also
provide all the required technical support to enable the laboratory to function
effectively while adhering to correct procedures and health and safety
guidelines. The role of the technician will be to support the production
department, shipping department, and lab related work. The candidate must be
able to multitask, be a self-starter, and be able to work with minimum
supervision.

Required
Qualifications

Associates Degree in Chemistry and lab related experience

• Experience working with precious metals and
  production control highly desirable.
• Detail
  orientated, strong commitment to safety, energetic and aggressive about
  accomplishing tasks.
• Experience in the formulation and preparation of
  custom solutions and reagents for scientific staff including calculations,
  chemical handling (some hazardous) and equipment operation.
• Maintenance of daily logs, equipment record
  books, documentation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Navision or similar MRP system a
  plus.
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office
  applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Typical work activities

• Managing
  precise pouring of chemicals, including disposal of corrosive materials
• Performing
  laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data
• Carrying
  out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies
• Constructing,
  maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment
• Ensuring
  the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced
• Using
  computers and performing mathematical calculations for the preparation of
  graphs
• Demonstrating
  practical procedures
• Following
  and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks
• Be
  able to lift 55 lbs

About the Company

Applied Ceramics, Inc. is a world-class technology and
manufacturing company that creates value for our customers. By focusing on our
customer’s goals, we create value through our ceramic, catalyst, tooling,
sourcing, manufacturing and research and development expertise.

The company transformed from a kiln furniture supplier to a global enterprise
with product lines stretching across various industries with multiple ventures.
This diversity allows Applied Ceramics to service our existing businesses with
excellence, while still investing heavily in our Research and Development group
to work on the problems of tomorrow.