Research Technician

Job Description

About the Company

Hazen Research, Inc. is an independent industrial research and development (R&D) company specializing in the mining, chemical, energy, and environmental industries worldwide since 1961. Our 17-building, 11-acre campus in Golden, CO, houses multiple laboratory and pilot plant facilities to support our R&D work across multiple disciplines for across the globe. The facility is operated by a staff of well over 100 engineers, chemists, technicians, and support personnel.

About the Position

We are seeking applicants for the positions of both entry- and mid-level research technicians. The selected candidates will work within a multi-disciplinary team of technicians and engineers to build and operate R&D processes ranging in size from bench to pilot scale. The ideal candidates will have a high mechanical aptitude and be able to troubleshoot equipment and processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate bench and pilot scale systems as part of an operating crew, maintain the process as directed, record process data when tasked, recognize process deviations, and help troubleshoot issues
• Working with a variety of hazardous materials including minerals, compressed gases, cryogenic liquids, acids, bases, solvents, and other chemicals
• Working in a variety of hazardous or industrial environments including high-temperature processes
• Must be medically fit to wear a respirator
• Additional requirements may include training to operate a forklift, fall protection, or other training relevant to the project work

Work Schedule

• Full-time position working 40 hours and overtime when necessary
• 8-hour day Monday to Friday
• Sometimes longer shifts up to 12-hour days and/or nights and weekend work are required

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Entry-Level: 0-3 years of relevant experience
• Mid-Level: 4+ years of relevant experience and ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems such as with rotameters, fans, and valves (desired for Entry-Level)
• Knowledgeable and experienced with hand and power tools
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and Word)
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. on occasion

Desired (but not required) Skills/Experience

• Basic knowledge of chemistry
• Experience in the chemical, environmental, or mining industries
• Experience with or knowledge of mineral separation techniques (flotation, gravity, magnetic, electrostatic, etc.)
• Familiar with different types of process instruments (thermocouples, flow meters, rotameters, pressure indicators, pressure transducers, pH probes, etc.)
• Be able to construct bench and pilot scale systems - Plumb gas and liquid lines - install pipe and/or tubing for process lines - install necessary equipment - calibrate and maintain equipment

Benefits:

• 401(k) 3% Employer Non-Elective Contribution
• Flexible work schedule
• Health insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Ancillary Insurances Offered:
  Life/AD&D, Long Term Disability, and Long-Term Care
• Vacation Pay (two weeks accrued)
• Sick Pay (two weeks)
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/ Females/ Disabled/ Veterans/ Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/ National Origin.