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Chemistry Lab Technician

Penn United Technologies, Inc. has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Chemist in our growing Electroplating facility. This person will be an integral member of our busy chemistry lab, with primary responsibilities to sample, analyze and document plating bath chemistry. This position currently requires the ability to rotate between daylight, afternoon, and midnight shifts on a weekly basis.

What You’ll Do:

Analyze plating bath chemistry for various elements, using various testing and analysis methods

Monitor the variability of bath parameters & establish & modify control procedures

Perform daily & weekly bath analyses on nickel, gold, copper, tin/lead and acids and cleaners

Establish sampling plans for in-house material analysis to maintain statistical control and certifiability of coatings

Troubleshoot chemical process control problems

Test for concentrations using titration and Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES), run hull cell panels on baths and make chemical and additive additions based upon the results

Perform daily bath analyses and usage analysis

Maintain the records needed to confirm sound statistical control of plating chemistries, for current and prospective chemists

Follow all safety and quality plans in accordance with company programs and policies

Maintain records including production quantities

Maintain all analytical equipment in the lab as well as maintain chemical & equipment supplies