Quaity Control Lab Technician-2nd Shift

Overview

Bruker OST is a pioneer in the development and commercial supply of superconducting wire and cable. Located in

Carteret, NJ, we are a rapidly growing manufacturing company in the high technology sector with a strong track record of stability and success. We maintain an active development program for both low and high temperature superconductors. Our customers include government agencies with primary applications in fusion energy and high energy physics, as well as private industries around the world for medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. We have earned the leading market share in commercial superconductor markets by delivering quality products on reliable schedules with superior technical performance.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Quality and Safety Manager, the Quality Control (QC) Lab Technician plays a critical supporting role for QA engineers, QC lab operations, and manufacturing operations to minimize risk to the health and safety of everyone at the facility, to the environment, and to the quality of the material manufactured at the facility.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct precise and accurate routine analytical testing on incoming raw materials, in-process control samples, and final product material following a wide range of established standard procedures and involving both the use of traditional labratory techniques and the use of a wide variety of analytical instrumentation (including, but not limited to, cryogenic, metallographic, and microscopy processes, intrumentation, and tools).
• Compare analytical test results against established standards to ensure proper quality controls are upheld and promptly enter data into the appropriate computer systems and, where necessary, communicate this data to the appropriate Production, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development personnel.
• Maintain a high standard of laboratory operating conditions regarding equipment, validity of calibration standards, housekeeping (7S), analytical records, etc. by adhering to established standards.
• Assist in updates to procedures or practices within the manufacturing and QC test process.
• Ensure compliance to all Environmental, Health and Safety policies, laws, and regulations as they apply to laboratory function and operation.
• Support and champion the Bruker core values of safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and organizational excellence.
• Support in safety management system activities, as assigned.
• Support in quality management system activities, as assigned.

 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus three to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Safety first attitude by following safety rules at all times.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Certificate or training in quality assurance is a plus.
• Certificate or training in safety programs is a plus.
• Working knowledge of tools, methods, and concepts of quality assurance.
• Willingness to work with cryogenic liquids.
• Ability to use hand tools, both electrical and manual, in a safe manner.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and technologically curious.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Must have the ability to work independently and in fast-pace manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds and communicate with them in a professional manner.
• Prior knowledge of and experience with the operation of office machines/PCs.
• Demonstrated organizational, written, interpersonal and communication skills.

 

At Bruker, the base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated hourly range for this full-time position is between $18.00/hr and $22.00/hr and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role.  The base salary for the role will depend on several job-related factors, including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge, and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits, including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.​

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Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics​

 

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.