Technician Lab

Location

SP Red Hill

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

You will be part of the High Purity Quartz Analytical Lab Team. As a Technician Lab you will perform analytical procedures on routine and non-routine plant samples submitted to the Analytical Services Laboratories and on research samples. You will also conduct basic analytical research on a project basis as directed by your supervisor.

• Prepare samples, conduct analyses, and report results on samples submitted to the Analytical Services Laboratories.
• Acquire and maintain competence to perform all routine analytical procedures in the Standard Operating Procedures manual.
• Acquire and maintain expertise in the use of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Assist in the validation, revision, and development of analytical procedures.
• Develop expertise in the operation of the ICP spectrometers, laser particle sizer, and other instrumentation.
• Develop the expertise to troubleshoot and complete minor repair of the instrumentation used in the daily operations of the laboratory.
• Maintain analytical facilities and equipment according to the Laboratory Maintenance Plan.
• Maintain required quality control documentation and perform all required calibrations on instrumentation as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual.
• Evaluate all data for precision, accuracy, and conformity to established quality standards prior to reporting.
• Meet laboratory sample turnaround goals and other productivity objectives as defined by laboratory management.
• Maintain good housekeeping techniques to minimize sample contamination and keep a safe work environment.
• Maintain vigilance for the elimination of unnecessary procedures, unsafe work methods, and contamination control; report to supervisor for resolution.
• Perform project work as required by the Research and Development department and maintain competent records.
• Conduct work safely and report safety problems to supervisor immediately for resolution.
• Support the 24‑hour/7‑days per week operation of the production facilities. Shift schedule may include weekends (four 10‑hour shifts, Friday–Monday 5pm–3am).

• 4‑year degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1‑3 years of laboratory experience; laboratory coursework may substitute.
• Self‑starter able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Fluency in local language and written/spoken English.
• Commitment to Sibelco’s safety program and continuous improvement.

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Salary is to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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Entry level

Full‑time

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Mining