Chemical Technician

About the role

The Doe Run Company is seeking a Chemical Technician to prepare, analyze, and report quality data results on production, exploration, R&D, and environmental samples to support operational, customer, and regulatory standards. This position is based in the Quentin J Schmidt Lab in Viburnum, MO.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and report results for samples collected from production, exploration, R&D, and environmental following established methods and quality standards.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain lab instrumentation in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer recommendations; recognize and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Ensure data meets accuracy and quality requirements, maintaining proper documentation and data integrity for all assigned sample streams.
• Record and maintain accurate analytical data and assay results in accordance with laboratory standards to support overall operational and leadership objectives.
• Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS (environmental, health, and safety) policies, procedures, and best practices; support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Frequent exposure to personal protective equipment, including but not limited to, a respirator, hearing protection, foot protection and eyewear, and work near moving, mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat/cold (non-weather), wet humid (non-weather), and outdoor conditions.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands/arms, and perform repetitive movements.
• Frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds; occasionally required to lift up to 75 pounds; rarely required to lift up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience utilizing lab equipment; as a chemist or chemical technician preferred.
• A basic understanding of sample prep and analysis procedures preferred.
• A basic knowledge of quality control standards.
• Basic organizational skills.

Skills

• Computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.), Databases, I-Series, and PeopleSoft.

Benefits

• Insurance benefits start day 1.
• 80 hours vacation after 90 days.

Pay

$20.12/hour with a 5% targeted monthly bonus.

Schedule

Regular work schedule.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits.
• Vacation benefits.