Laboratory Technician

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

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 routine laboratory testing, following the relevant company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) 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 digests samples for analysis, using relevant equipment.
• May complete and maintain laboratory reports.
• Receives, sorts and logs client samples into the database, and prepares samples’ labels.
• Archives, returns, or disposes of client samples as per established procedure.
  • Prepares monthly composites.
  • May perform 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 as required.
  • Ensures compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures.
  • May also have preparation or field responsibilities, as required by business needs.
  • Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  Qualifications

  Education and Experience

  • High School or equivalent – Required.
  • No experience required, unless required by state law – Required.
  • Language
    
    Skills:
    
    Intermediate English – Required (Advanced Preferred).
  • Mathematical
    
    Skills:
    
    Basic – Required (Intermediate Preferred).
  • Reasoning Skills/Abilities:
    Intermediate level required, uses logical and practical approach to solve problems – Required.
  • Ability to effectively communicate (in writing or verbally), presenting information individually or in small group situations to internal or external customers – Required.
  • Ability to follow directions ensuring the end results are accurate and completed within the required timeframe – Required.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations – Required.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals – Required.
  • Ability to work independently and under moderate supervision – Required.
  • Team player attitude, customer care focus – Required.
  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and phones.
  • This role may use sample prep equipment that may include Jaw Crusher, Bowl & Disc Pulverizing Mills, Pressure Filters, Riffle Splitters, Compressed Air, Hammer Mill Crushers, Ovens, Balances, and basic sampling tools.
  • Rotating shift.
  • Position requires occasional overtime.
  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 company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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