Materials Analysis Laboratory Associate

Materials Analysis Laboratory Associate

Hyperion Materials & Technologies is seeking a Materials Analysis Laboratory Associate to support manufacturing operations with reliable routine and non-routine analyses using advanced chemical, microstructural and mechanical tools.

Hyperion Materials & Technologies (“Hyperion”) is a privately held US multinational that is the leading manufacturer of hard and super hard materials.  With approximately 1,400 employees worldwide, Hyperion is a global provider of manufacturing products using cemented carbine, cubic boron nitride and synthetic diamond – high quality materials known for their hardness and toughness. The headquarters is in Columbus, Ohio.

Key Performance Areas

• Responsibilities:  Develop, validate, and document new analytical procedures in accordance with 6 Sigma and ISO 9001 requirements.  Candidate must take personal ownership of manufacturing in-process measurements and actively contribute to method development.  This includes:
• Support production with contaminant, particle size, surface area, and shape analyses.  Prepare samples, calibrate, operate analytical equipment such as ICP, SEM, PSD, and BET surface area. 
• Prepare samples, analyze microstructures, measure mechanical properties of composite materials for supporting production and process development.  
• Work independently for routine analyses by scheduling and cycle time reduction.
• Maintain equipment procedures and calibration database meeting industrial standard requirements.
• Develop new test and analytical methods to meet existing business and new product requirements.

Candidate Qualifications: 

• BS in chemistry, chemical engineering, or material science.  0-3 years in an industrial testing environment;
• Demonstrated analytical laboratory skills with a history of quick learning, technique development and accountability;
• Energetic contributor to cross-functional teams demonstrating expertise through strong oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to schedule and deliver on multiple tasks;
• Familiarity of statistical quality control tools.  Computer skills for automated data collection, office tools, and math skills for data reduction; and
• A strong safety focus demonstrated in actions and safety record. 

 Position Requirements / Work Environment:

• Work location is at the US headquarters in Worthington, OH (suburb of Columbus);
• Core work hours are for the afternoon shift from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. with schedule flexibility and subject to extended hours (including some weekends);
• Ability to walk (up-to 30% of work day) and stand in laboratory and chemical environments for extended periods;
• Ability to sit for extensive periods at PC and/or other Analytical Instruments to conduct work which requires reading, typing, writing;
• Ability to move safely throughout lab and plant and wear personal protective gear as required.