Lab Analyst
Gopher Resource · Eagan, MN · 6 days ago
On-siteAnalyst$31.22–$34.44/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Maintain systems to identify and resolve developing problems promptly
- Test and analyze samples for sulfur content
- Collect, prepare, and analyze smelting process samples
- Collect, crush, prep, and analyze slag samples for TCLP analysis
- Conduct total composition laboratory analysis on material and chemicals
- Calibrate and control checks of refining analytical instruments
- Operate and check high-volume air monitors
- Assist with establishing operating procedures
- Advise shift managers on technical operating problems
- Support training of production staff on production, safety, and quality issues
- Take immediate action on safety violations and report procedural violations
- Ensure laboratory cleanliness
- Participate in meetings, teams, and training seminars
- Complete inventory management and escalate deficiencies
- Troubleshoot ICP-OES and SS-OES as needed
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 2 years of previous work experience in a laboratory or similar production operation
- Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal and non-verbal communications and team cooperation
- Self-motivated, self-starter, able to work under pressure and with a sense of urgency
- Willing and able to wear respiratory protection and other PPE in a hot work environment
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field from an accredited college or university preferred, but not required
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred but not required
- Previous experience in metals sample preparation preferred, but not required
- Previous experience in ICP-OES and SS-OES analysis and maintenance preferred, but not required
Benefits
- Medical & Pharmacy
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Disability Programs
- Telemedicine
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Support
- Legal Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Gym Membership Discounts
- EAP
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, bereavement, holidays)