Laboratory Technician (Minerals)
Role Overview of Laboratory Technician:
Under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, you will process client samples through the laboratory. This covers sample preparation, analysis, recording results, and preparing reports.
Key Responsibilities of Laboratory Technician:
- Conduct sampling, testing, and analytical activities safely and accurately.
- Prepare samples using approved digestion and dissolution methods.
- Operate laboratory equipment including Orbis crushers and LM2 pulverizes.
- Perform primary crushing, riffle splitting, subsampling, sieving, and compositing.
- Maintain accurate records using laboratory worksheets and Excel spreadsheets.
- Comply with all OHSE requirements, report hazards, and maintain a clean workspace.
Requirements of Laboratory Technician:
- 12 year high school certificate or equivalent.
- Prior experience in a minerals laboratory with sample preparation exposure. (preferred)
- Knowledge of laboratory procedures, standards, and quality systems.
- Experience with remote site laboratories or rotating rosters is a plus.
- Basic laboratory bench skills and basic-to-intermediate MS Office proficiency.
- Strong communication, time management, and attention to detail.
- Valid Driver's License; a Forklift License is desirable.
- Full rights to live and work in the job location.
Work Schedule of Laboratory Technician:
- 5 days on 4 days off
- 4 days on 5 days off
- Rotating Shift Days to Nights****
Compensation of Laboratory Technician:
- $20.00 - $25.00 (depending on experience)
- Healthcare, Vision, Dental
- 401K matching
- Paid Time Off
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Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position requires days, nights and weekends. If you are not willing and able to work days, nights and weekends please do not apply.
Experience:
- Laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
