Analytical Laboratory Technician

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Analytical Laboratory Technician - Tucson, AZ

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Laboratory Technician, Flotation Met to join the Minerals team in Tucson, AZ. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Metallurgy and Materials Sciences.

Intertek Minerals provides geochemical assay and testing services, minerals inspection and trade services to support the minerals and mining supply chain globally from grassroots exploration to final product shipment. With industry‑recognized technical expertise and an established global network, Intertek offers end‑to‑end total quality assurance across our clients’ entire resource development chain.

Working under the supervision of the Lab Manager, the Laboratory Technician will receive and prepare samples to conduct laboratory testing as requested by the client. The focus will be on assay testing, with responsibilities for materials testing processes, handling and preparing samples, and providing written analysis in a laboratory environment.

The ideal candidate has a desire to learn, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and/or in a team setting.

Shift/

Schedule:

Standard office hours, Monday—Friday

Salary & Benefits Information

Competitive compensation packages plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation/sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

• Receive and prepare samples to conduct acid digestions and chemical analysis, reporting data to supervisors.
• Maintain reagents inventories by ordering supplies.
• Prepare calibration standards for instruments.
• Conduct maintenance on lab equipment such as carbon and sulfur analyzers, ICP OES, titrators and atomic absorption analyzers.
• Perform acid, cyanide, lime, and alkalinity titrations, and prepare solutions needed for these tasks.
• Prepare paperwork for weighing and acid digestions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry OR 5 years’ experience working in an analytical laboratory.
• Experience using Atomic Absorption, ICP‑OES, Carbon/Sulfur Analyzer.
• Experience with acid, alkalinity, ferrous iron, and NaCN titrations.
• Experience with acid digestions.
• Experience reporting data to customers.
• Ability to work with a team of engineers and other team members.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Good customer service skills.

Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email  or call (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

• Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Intertek is a drug‑free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may require a pre‑employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.