Analytical Chemist (Atlanta)

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

Preferred qualifications

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 :