Laboratory Technician
Pay Rate: $20.63 -$31.11 DOE
JOB DUTIES
Sample Preparation
- Receive smelter samples and prepare them for XRF analysis according to established procedures.
- Ensure samples are properly dried, crushed, pulverized, and prepared to meet analytical requirements.
- Maintain sample integrity throughout the preparation process.
Analytical Testing
- Perform magnetite determinations on designated samples.
- Conduct moisture analyses on samples and accurately record results.
- Verify quality and accuracy of analytical data generated.
Sample Management
- Receive and log samples into the laboratory tracking system.
- Ensure proper sample identification, documentation, and chain of custody.
- Maintain organized sample storage and retention areas.
- Report analytical results in a timely and accurate manner.
Data & Reporting
- Enter analytical results into laboratory databases and reporting systems.
- Communicate sample status and results to customers and laboratory personnel as required.
- Ensure all records are complete, accurate, and maintained according to laboratory procedures.
Housekeeping & Safety
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Perform routine housekeeping duties in laboratory and sample preparation areas.
- Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
- Properly handle and dispose of laboratory waste and materials.
- Participate in safety meetings, audits, and continuous improvement activities.
General Responsibilities
- Work cooperatively with laboratory team members to meet turnaround time goals.
- Assist with other laboratory duties as assigned.
- Support continuous improvement, quality, and efficiency initiatives within the laboratory.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma orGED
- Must have demonstrated knowledge of mathematics, chemistry and computerskills
- Must have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite
- Musthave availabilityto work weekdays, weekends, holidays and overtime asrequested
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and inwriting
- Must possess and display strong leadership and organizationalskills
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision and practice independentjudgment
- Must be able to interact successfully with all levels of staff, clients andvendors
- Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative workingrelationships
- Must be able to pass Reference Check, Background Check, MVR Check and DrugScreen
ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles.
Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plantenvironment, including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, reflective vest, hearing protection, work gloves, respirator, long-sleeved shirt and any other PPE as needed.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Stand
- Sit
- Talk
- Hear
- See
- Push
- Pull
- Demonstrate manualdexterity
- Climb stairs andladders
- Work on elevatedplatforms
- Lift & Maneuver moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds)
