Laboratory Technician

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 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 tests samples on relevant equipment.
• Weighs and digest samples for analysis using relevant equipment.
• Accurately completes and maintains all 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.
• 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 at all times.
• Ensures compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures.
• May also have preparation or field responsibilities as required by business needs.
• May assist Junior Technicians as required.
• Adheres to internal standards policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• High School diploma or equivalent Required
• 3 years working in Industrial Laboratory or Field Services setting Required
• Water Laboratory only: Where required by the state law Post secondary (Associate or Bachelors) degree in science or minimum 1-year supervised water testing experience Required
• Associate degree in or including some Science Preferred
• 5 years working in industrial/lab/field setting with experience following strict safety standards Preferred LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
• A valid and current Drivers license may be required if the role requires driving a company vehicle.
• May be required to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card).
• May be required to obtain 24-hour surface Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) certificate training is available through SGS. KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABI

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 as 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 :

Full-time