Analytical Chemist

Position Overview

The Novelis Kennesaw team is seeking an Analytical Chemist in ECA lab. The person in this role will report to the Laboratory Leader. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating XRD, XRF, ICP, FTIR and XPS. This position will bring its experience in handling different analytical experiments and handle them according to the Novelis safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates personal commitment to safety and good EHS awareness by following established safety rules and practices during all activities. Ensure all users and visitors are compliant with all Safety Absolutes and other EHS initiatives.
• Accountability for maintaining the analytical equipment situated in the area of responsibility to ISO 17025 standards
• Operate and maintain ICP-OES instruments for elemental analysis of alloys and beverage matrices.
• Perform XRD analysis for phase identification and crystallographic characterization of metallic samples
• Conduct XRF testing for rapid compositional screening of solid samples.
• Utilize FTIR spectroscopy for organic compound identification and beverage quality assessment.
• Prepare samples using appropriate digestion, grinding, or dilution techniques.
• Interpret and report analytical data with accuracy and clarity.
• Develop and validate analytical methods in compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, calibration records, and safety protocols.
• Run qualitative and quantitative analysis of elements, coatings and lubricants using different spectroscopic techniques such as FTIR, NIR and GDOES.
• Communicate the research findings to the project managers and stakeholders on routine basis

Minimum qualifications

• Entry to this level typically requires 3-5 years of progressive experience in analytical chemistry and a BS in chemistry, metallurgy, metallurgical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an analytical laboratory setting.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting ICP-OES , XRD , XRF , and FTIR instruments.
• Experience with sample preparation techniques for metals and beverages.
• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry principles and data interpretation.
• Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willing to collaborate with other Novelis R&D labs by undergoing training in other areas where resources are necessary for high priority testing
• Hands on experience working with wet chemistry techniques with an emphasis on material science.
• Desire and ability to collaborate and communicate across functions are essential to this position.
• Knowledgeable about overall chemical safety.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s in chemistry with 3 years of experience in handling different analytical equipment
• Experience in metallurgical analysis and food/beverage testing .
• Knowledge of ISO , ASTM , or FDA standards relevant to analytical testing.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What We Offer:

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
• Diabetes Management Program
• Pet insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• PerkSpot Discount Program
• Tuition assistance and career development programs