Corrosion Testing Specialist

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Corrosion Testing Specialist in Jackson, MI 49201

Job Title: Corrosion Testing Specialist
Duration: 12+months
Location: Jackson, MI 49201
Anticipated Start Date: 1/20/2025
(Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.)
Job Type: Contract (40 hrs. a week)
Pay Range: $20- $26.40/Hr. on W2
(Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Responsibilities:
The Corrosion Testing Specialist is responsible for performing testing on customer samples, maintaining and operating laboratory equipment, and completing testing reports in an accredited laboratory setting.
Depending on the workload and other priorities as established by the Team Leader or Laboratory Manager, assistance in other functional areas may be required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences or engineering with, industrial experience.

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Leadership and coaching skills, Excellent verbal and written skills, Excellent problem-solving abilities, good interpersonal skills, Self-starter, able to work with minimal or no supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift 50lbs.

Corrosion Testing Specialist
The successful candidate will have the ability to perform physical testing methods with a high degree of accuracy, proficiency and use good laboratory standard practices.
The Corrosion Testing Specialist is responsible for preparing and planning projects while meeting standard testing specifications.
Other responsibilities include maintaining a clean/organized work area, laboratory equipment validation, monitoring supplies, gage R&R studies, and calibration records.

Formula for success:
* Completion of all work with a commitment & focus on following all aspects of the guiding principles of Client Responsible Care.
* Prepare and maintain all related documentation where necessary
* Maintain laboratory equipment
* Perform required physical testing according to test methods, procedures, and instructions and evaluate testing results
* Conducts preventative maintenance and maintains lab calibration, validation, and verification records/logs
* Maintain a clean/organized laboratory work area
* Cross-train within all aspects of the Physical Testing Laboratory including, but not limited to, equipment and procedures in order to cover other specialists
* Assists the Quality Control Lab with long term testing as needed
* Troubleshoots problems as required
* Communicates with various groups of people to discuss pertinent information of projects as required
* Support improvement programs
* Supports laboratory accreditation activities
* Assists laboratory in method validations (gage R&R) and measurement uncertainty, as needed
* Includes any other additional duties required to help and support the Physical Testing Laboratory

Ingredients for success:
* Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, experience or a Bachelor's Degree with minimum of 8-16 credits of chemistry
* Exposure in a manufacturing environment with experience in wet chemistry including, but not limited to, colorimetric or potentiometric titration methodology, specific gravity and bulk density, volumetric and gravimetric analysis, pH, conductivity, and salinity
* Awareness of Analytical Instrumentation principles and operation (spectroscopy)
* Knowledge of Quality Standards (ISO17025/ ISO14001)
* Competent knowledge of Acids & Bases, Natural and petroleum oils and distillates, and solubility of substances
* Basic knowledge of industry standards (ASTM/ISO/MIL)
* Awareness of product usage and applications in general terms; Coolants, Cleaners, Phosphates, Surface Treatment, etc.
* Excellent skills with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Lotus Notes
* Excellent verbal and written skills
* Self-motivated with direction
* Ability to Multi-Task
* Demonstrate analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
* Demonstrate the consistent use of appropriate personal protective equipment and knowledge of safety procedures

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 234079 when responding to this ad.