Technologist - Corrosion & Pretreatment Lab

Location

Kennesaw, GA | United States

Job description

We are currently seeking a Lab Technologist to join our team at Novelis Global Research and Technology Center (NGRTC) in Kennesaw, Georgia. The Technologist will be a part of the Corrosion and Pretreatment Lab Group, working in collaboration with Corrosion and Surface Technologies Clusters to provide groundbreaking product and process technologies testing in current and emerging markets for Novelis. With innovative facilities, the center plays a leading role in developing advanced materials and innovative technologies supporting Novelis customers and manufacturing plants worldwide. The center includes a fully equipped corrosion laboratory dedicated specifically to assessing bond/alloy performance in acute conditions. The Corrosion Labs includes 12 humidity chambers, two neutral salt-spray chambers, three environmental spray chambers, and a number of other test apparatuses.

The Technologist will be a key contributor to various research and development projects focused on advancing aluminum products for various markets. The incumbent will prepare test samples, monitor/ record specimen data and develop a thorough understanding of numerous test methods, including automotive standards. The successful candidate will develop an in-depth knowledge of specialized corrosion testing and preparation, while providing technical expertise/support to routine and usually simple processes. The Technologist will work under close supervision in a collaborative environment where a supervisor, project leader or senior technical staff will define tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Perform day to day lab activities under supervision where tasks are defined by supervisor, project leader or senior technical staff
• Carry out instructions within an existing work routine as determined by supervisor, identifying & reporting delays
• Prepare samples for testing according to request or method specifications including cutting, lubrication, adhesive bonding, etc.
• Prepare documentation and report data to partners via Laboratory Information Management System.
• Perform and develop thorough understanding of routine tasks in the corrosion labs; developing specialization in these areas.
• Use equipment in a safe operating manner and in compliance with Novelis safety standards.
• Responsible for the quality of assignments using the application of standard scientific practices, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures and Quality System protocols are followed.
• Develop and prepare Work Instructions and maintain documentation.
• Work with team to identify improvements or modifications to equipment and processes to enhance effectiveness, accuracy, efficiency.
• Complete priorities of work requests or tasks determined by supervisors.
• Meets assigned project commitments, demonstrating an understanding of project timelines and work.
• Accountable for identification and correction of hazards or unsafe practices in immediate work area or routine tasks or identify to supervisor or site EHS lead.
• Communicate task updates to team members.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with work group and other internal functional areas.
• Support departmental and business needs as necessary and determined by leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or relevant field of study.
• 2 years of proven experience performing routine tasks in specific testing and sample preparation areas
• Knowledge and understanding of good lab practices
• Broad experience with measuring equipment, i.e., calipers, micrometer, and balances
• Broad experience in the use of laboratory testing tools for evaluation and testing, i.e. small lab ovens, temperature, and relative humidity data loggers
• Mechanical proficiency and enjoys hands-on work
• Knowledge of working with chemicals such as chemical handling and chemical mixing
• Good EHS practices
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with computers and their applications to collect, store, and analyze data and images (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• The skills for critical thinking, problem solving and attention to details

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some previous experience in a laboratory setting.
• Experience with corrosion testing (ASTM G85, G67, Neutral Salt Spray, etc) is a plus.
• Experience with ISO 17025 or other recognized quality systems is preferable.

Novelis’ Global Research and Technology Center located in Kennesaw Georgia within the greater Atlanta metropolitan area is a cutting-edge full-service research and technology hub that employs approximately 200 people including world-class engineers metallurgists chemists and scientists. The facility includes state-of-the-art lab equipment and a diverse mix of product pilot lines that bring innovative solutions to customers in the automotive beverage can and specialty markets. Kennesaw provides a diverse and family-friendly place to live with countless museums cultural opportunities and educational institutions. Novelis is committed to the Kennesaw community and supports a number of local charitable organizations including Habitat for Humanity as well as FIRST Robotics aimed at encouraging young people to pursue the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields in order to spur the next generation of scientists and innovators. Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

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