Chemical Lab Assistant

KEMET Electronics Corporation

Founded in 1919 in New York City, with over 100 years of technological innovation, we at KEMET, a YAGEO Group Company, help make a wide variety of products possible in the world's most rapidly expanding industries.

Our components are found in spacecrafts and defibrillators - from outer space to inside our bodies, and in products we use every day. We have the broadest selection of capacitor technologies in the industry, including an expanding range of electromechanical devices and electromagnetic compatibility solutions.

Summary

We are seeking a Chemical Lab Assistant to support laboratory testing and materials characterization activities at our Simpsonville, South Carolina facility. This role focuses on hands-on sample preparation, chemical and physical analysis, and close collaboration with development teams to support material evaluation and process understanding. You will work with a wide range of analytical techniques and chemicals in a controlled laboratory environment, contributing directly to product development and quality initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for chemical and physical analysis using established laboratory procedures
• Conduct analytical testing using techniques such as Karl Fischer moisture analysis, elemental analysis, ICP, IC, XRF, and related methods
• Safely handle and manage a variety of chemicals in compliance with laboratory safety standards
• Document test results accurately and maintain detailed laboratory records
• Support the development and refinement of new characterization and testing procedures
• Collaborate with development and engineering teams to evaluate material properties and performance
• Assist with understanding material structure, processing, and property relationships
• Perform other laboratory duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• Two to four years of relevant laboratory experience
• An equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience with characterization techniques will be considered
• Experience with chemical analysis techniques such as elemental analysis, titration, ICP-OES, IC, GC, or FTIR
• Experience with sample preparation for chemical and materials testing
• Hands-on experience working safely with a variety of chemicals
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to analysis and documentation
• Ability to work independently and within a team with minimal supervision
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Background in polymer or slurry characterization preferred
• Familiarity with particle size analysis, surface area measurement, or powder analysis preferred

Location & Work Type

• Simpsonville, SC - United States
• Full Time

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

YAGEO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in making employment decisions including but not limited to hiring, wages, promotions, rewards, and access to training. Qualified applicants and workers shall be provided with reasonable accommodation for disability and religious practices.

What We Offer

• Collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork
• Inclusive company culture built on respect, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Career growth opportunities with access to training, and mentorship
• Work-life balance support through flexible practices and employee wellness initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and employee programs
• Global impact by contributing to sustainable solutions and industry-leading technologies

About YAGEO Group
We don't build the final product.
We build what makes it possible.

From resistors to capacitors, inductors to sensors-our components power the breakthroughs that move the world forward.

Electric vehicles. AI data centers. Satellites. Sonar systems.
They move faster, last longer, reach farther-with a spark of us inside.

Headquartered in Taiwan, YAGEO Group unites multiple trusted brands-including YAGEO, KEMET, PULSE, and Telemecanique Sensors and more-into one cohesive force for innovation.
40,000+ employees. 100+ locations. 20 R&D centers. 2,000+ patents. 273,000+ customers.

#1 in resistors and tantalum capacitors.
#3 in MLCCs & inductors
We don't just participate in the future-we enable it.

Why Work at YAGEO Group?

Meaningful work: Every part you help design, test, or improve contributes to real-world innovations.
Global exposure: Collaborate across continents, brands, and breakthrough technologies.
Accelerated growth: With our size, diversity, and momentum, there's no ceiling for where you can go.
Built-in purpose: You're not just part of the process-you're part of the progress.

YAGEO Group. Built into Tomorrow.

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