Job Title: Plant 2 Chemical Lab Tech Days

Requisition ID: 13653

Location:

Springfield, MO, US, 65802

Home-based Position: No

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

EnerSys® is an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability. We are driven by a passion to provide people everywhere with accessible power to help them work and live better. Our people are our strength, an endless resource for innovation, insight and enthusiasm.

This position will report to our EnerSys Energy Systems business, which serves the telecom, cable broadband, industrial, renewable, and data center markets. Our portfolio combines our stored energy expertise with power systems, enclosures, and renewable energy products to deliver world-class solutions for diverse applications such as 5G, broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), data center, and solar power. Our cutting-edge technology includes Lithium batteries, Fault Managed Power Systems, and Extended Run Time battery backup systems that improve the reliability and resiliency of broadband networks.

EnerSys has over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. Some of our brands include PowerSafe, DataSafe, and Genesis batteries; Cordex power; and Outback Power renewable energy products. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

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Job Purpose

Assist Chemist with laboratory chemical and physical tests and methodologies required for monitoring the quality of manufacturing processes and products. Also to maintain, record, and file data generated by laboratory activities and analytical work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain a selection of chemicals used in analyses (dilutions, chemical concentration calculations, volumetric glassware, etc.)

Perform routine maintenance on instruments to ensure minimal downtime and proper care (Exchange gas cylinders, regular cleaning, cleaning tailored to instrument)

Perform analyses on various wastewater, lead, and sulfuric acid-containing samples to ensure the quality of processes and products (ICP-OES, Spark-OES, Turbidity, Titrations, Powder XRD, Surface Area, Particle Size, etc.)

Recommend changes in laboratory procedures and equipment to increase the efficiency of the laboratory.

Report completed experiments promptly to the appropriate department and input data into spreadsheets daily.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Basic high school level chemistry knowledge
3 year of appropriately related experience in the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate of Science degree, with 2 years of related laboratory experience.
Or Bachelor of Science degree with 0 years of related laboratory experience.

General Job Requirements

Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Must be able to frequently bend; twist; reach; stoop; kneel or crouch.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilos on a daily continuous basis. Anything heavier will be done with the assistance of a mechanical device or with the assistance of another employee.
This position is exposed to harmful materials such as lead/fiberglass products. Periodic blood tests are required to measure the level of lead. Precautions are taken by the company/employee to reduce the risk of exposure and help ensure everyones safety.
Employees are responsible for wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment in the proper manner at all times.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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, state or local laws.

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