Lab QC Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS Quality Control Testing

• Perform daily testing requirements.
• Accurately sample and measure chemical and physical properties on all types of raw and finished products, environmental systems, and fuels following established laboratory guidelines.
• Effectively interpret and communicate analysis results within the context of the production facilities to maintain product quality.

• All supplies required for testing
• All supplies required for sample shipments
• Retain samples

• Implement all elements of the quality manual
• Maintain the validity of all documentation affecting the positions listed above
• Maintain the validity of all procedures affecting the positions listed above

• Maintain chemical solutions, laboratory instruments, perform standardization or calibrations, and a clean work environment.
• Collect and dump materials into designated equipment units accurately and efficiently.
• Responsible for minor repairs on laboratory equipment and preventative maintenance.
• Attend all safety meetings as required
• Ensure the quality system aligns with safety policies and programs

• Provide on-the-job training, as assigned
• Verify on-the-job training, as assigned
• Support corporate level development of quality and quality data systems
• Provide training in approved quality and quality data systems
• Educate team members about plant quality control, assurance, awareness, and auditing.
• Ensure test methods and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated.

• Ensure federal, state, and local agency compliance standards.
• Maintain and support DMS structure and CRM data in compliance with the quality system
• Compile non-conformance data, including customer complaints in order to provide specific and global recommendations.
• Assess product specifications of company and its suppliers, and compare with the requirements of our customers

• Must be capable of working any shift, on-call, overtime, or seven days a week, if needed.
• Must be willing to be hands‑on and not afraid to perform other work assigned to help the team be successful.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and sense self‑starter
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meeting all required deadlines.
• Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs.
• Must have the ability to work independently in order to meet all required deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivated and must be able to work independently.
• Ability to complete required paperwork and mathematical assignments in a scientific format.
• Demonstrated ability to enter and retrieve data from MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
• Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations.
• Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, noise and dust.
• Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
• Will be working in both an office environment and in a mineral processing environment.
• The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions:
  Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Metallic Particles.
• The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time):
  Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• High School Diploma or GED. Associates Degree in chemistry, biology or Engineering or demonstrated skills and ability and/or equivalent work experience in the field is desired.

• BA/BS degree in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physical Science, Chemical Engineering and/or related field.

• A minimum of 1‑3 years of related experience through intern, co‑op or actual work experience in mining, manufacturing or laboratory environment.

• 2‑4 years of proven laboratory experience in…