Job Title: Assayer / Sample Preparation Technician (Part-Time → Full-Time Opportunity)
Location: Beatrice, Nebraska (Rare Earth Salts facility)
Employer: Melcorp LLC (role executed on-site at Rare Earth Salts)
Primary Duties:
- Assay rare earth oxides, specifically yttrium oxide (Y₂O₃) and terbium oxide (Tb₄O₇)
- Prepare, weigh, pack, and seal samples (bags, vials, jars)
- Label samples and ensure accuracy of all associated documentation
- Generate and verify shipping documents (SDS, COA, commercial invoices)
- Create FedEx (or equivalent) labels and coordinate outbound shipments
- Maintain a master spreadsheet tracking all sample shipments
- Communicate shipment status to internal commercial team and external recipients
Qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Ability to follow structured lab and handling procedures
- Basic lab familiarity preferred
- Proficiency in Excel for tracking/logging samples
- Clear communication skills
Preferred Experience (Not Required):
- Rare earth materials handling
- Sample prep / QA / QC / lab work
- Familiarity with SDS / COA documentation
Compensation & Structure:
- Hourly, part-time to start
- Flexible schedule
- Clear path to full-time role
Work Environment:
- Hands-on lab + light industrial setting
- PPE required as appropriate
Additional Notes:
- Employed by GE Chaplin
- Day-to-day coordination with RES team
- Strong growth potential into broader operations / lab roles
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
