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JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE: The Laboratory Coordinator I provides broad support to the lab that encompasses both Analytical and Quality functions while bridging with Operations. This includes accurate and timely data reporting, sample prioritization, specification review to support daily production and shipping targets. The Laboratory Coordinator I reports directly to the QC Senior Analytical Chemist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

+ Lab Reporting:

+ Communicating daily operations priority and setting targets in sample tracking tools. Utilizing and maintaining the various Excel based tools for reporting results to Operations and preparing for incoming samples.

+ Utilizes SAP and QMS software to verify material certifications based on production requirements and validate them against customer requirements.

+ Works with lab, engineering and sales staff to determine testing required to support customer specifications.

+ Provides support for data entry, including automated data input from LIMS and manual data input.

+ Generates non-conformance reports when required to notify affected parties and disposition material found to be outside of specification due to test results. Coordinates with Operations to complete customer deviations when requested.

+ Quality Management Systems Support:

+ Maintains LIMS master data, and shelf-life system, to track the disposition of lab standards

+ Provides support for incoming raw materials, including sample receipt, record keeping of vendor-supplied certificates, and manual data input.

+ Maintains training records and associated paperwork

+ Assists with ISO 17025 maintenance and audit preparation

+ Other Duties:

+ Manages ordering for the lab through SAP and Ariba, to maintain established stock levels of inventory to ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.

+ Collaborate with Purchasing to complete ordering for CAPEX projects

+ Conducts minor lab testing (i.e. SEM, Spatter, Salt Spray, Alpha, etc.)

+ Assists with quarterly inventory for the lab and provides training for coordinator duties

+ Performs general or other tasks upon request

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school completion required, with preference given to employees that have additional education, experience with analytical chemistry, or experience in laboratory environments. Good pre-existing computer skills are a requirement, including the Microsoft office suite, as well as the ability to learn and apply skills to new software packages.

Pay Range:

$17.50 - $24.00

Actual base salary offered varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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