Laboratory Technician, Jr

The Technician, Laboratory Junior Minerals under immediate supervision performs routine laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development.

Responsibilities

Performs routine laboratory testing following company SOPs and methods; Prepares representative subsamples from client samples using defined methods; Weighs and digests samples for analysis using relevant equipment; May complete and maintain laboratory reports; Receives, sorts and logs client samples into the database and prepares sample labels; Archives, returns, or disposes of client samples per established procedure; Prepares monthly composites; May perform daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment; Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment; Performs general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory; Ensures equipment and containers are organized and cleaned before and after use; Ensures required personal protective equipment is worn; Ensures compliance with local and federal safety processes and procedures; May have preparation or field responsibilities as required by business needs; Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures; Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (Required); No experience required, unless required by state law; Water lab only: Post-secondary degree in science, or minimum 1 year supervised water testing experience (Required, where required by state law); Driver's license may be required if the role requires driving a company vehicle (Required); May be required to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card); May be required to obtain 24-hour surface Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) certificate; Intermediate English (Required); Basic mathematical skills (Required); Intermediate reasoning skills, uses logical and practical approach to solve problems (Required); Ability to effectively communicate in writing or verbally (Required); Ability to follow directions ensuring accurate results completed within required timeframe (Required); Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations (Required); Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals (Required); Ability to work independently and under moderate supervision (Required); Team player attitude, customer care focus (Required); Willingness to work rotating shifts

Nice to have

Advanced level English (Preferred); Intermediate mathematical skills (Preferred)