Laboratory Technician, Jr

Job Description

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 by performing the following duties.

Job Functions

• Performs routine laboratory testing, following relevant company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and methods.
• Prepares a representative subsample from client sample that meets specific requirements using defined methods (Dry, Crush, Pulverize, Pressure Filter, Mix, Riffle Split, etc.).
• Weighs and digest samples for analysis, using relevant equipment.
• May completes and maintain laboratory reports.
• Receives, sorts and logs client samples into the data base, and prepares samples’ labels.
• Archives, returns, or disposes of client samples as per established procedure.
• Prepares monthly composites.
• May performs 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 all equipment and containers are organized and cleaned before and after use.
• Ensures all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn as required.
• Ensures compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures.
• May also have preparation or field responsibilities, as required by business needs.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (Required)
• No experience required, unless required by state law
• Water lab only : Where required by state law, Post-secondary degree in science, or minimum 1 year supervised water testing experience. (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

A valid and current 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). (Required)

May be required to obtain 24-hour surface Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) certificate, training is available through SGS.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Language Skills : Intermediate English (Required)
• Advanced level (Preferred)
• Mathematical Skills : Basic (Required)
• Intermediate (Preferred)
• Reasoning Skills / Abilities : Intermediate level required, uses logical and practical approach to solve problems (Required)
• Ability to effectively communicate (in writing or verbally), presenting information individually or in small group situations to internal or external customers (Required)
• Ability to follow directions ensuring the end results are accurate and completed with the required timeframe (Required)
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations (Required)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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)

Computer Skills

MS Office (Word, Excel) Intermediate user proficiency (Preferred)

Work Schedule

• Fixed Hour Shift - Days
• Position requires occasional overtime

EQUIPMENT

• This job operates in a laboratory environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and phones.
• This role routinely uses sample prep equipment that may include Jaw Crusher, Bowl & Disc Pulverizing Mills, Pressure Filters, Riffle Splitters, and Compressed Air.
• This role routinely uses laboratory equipment / instruments that may include Bottle-top Dispensers, Eppendorf Pipettes, Balances, Muffle Furnace, Sulfur Analyzer, Compressed gases, and ICP-OES as needed.

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand : Frequent
• Move or traverse : Occasional
• Sit : Frequent
• Use hands : Frequent
• Reach with hands and arms : Frequent
• Climb or balance : Occasional
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl : Occasional
• Talk / hear : Frequent
• Taste / Smell : Never
• Lift / carry / push or pull : Frequently 50 lbs

VISION REQUIREMENTS

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches / 50 centimeters or less)
• Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet / 6 meters or more)
• Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given post)
• Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and three-dimensional relationship)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
• Ability to see color

NOISE LEVEL

Moderate Noise (examples : business office with computers & printers, light traffic)

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