Laboratory Technician

SUMMARY

The Technician Laboratory Minerals under general supervision performs 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.

• Performs routine laboratory testing following relevant companys Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 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 or equivalent Required
• No experience required unless required by state law Required

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

• A valid and current Drivers license may be required if the role requires driving a company vehicle. Required

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Language Skills: Intermediate English Required (Advanced 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

EQUIPMENT

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers printers and phones.
• This role may use sample prep equipment that may include Jaw Crusher Bowl & Disc Pulverizing Mills Pressure Filters Riffle Splitters Compressed Air Hammer Mill Crushers Ovens Balances and basic sampling tools.

Additional Information :

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status a s a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime