Lab Analyst

Responsibilities

• Monitor systems to ensure developing problems are identified and resolved as quickly as possible
• 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 to include slag, carbon, sulfur analyzer (DOCs), desulf filtercake furnace feed samples (ICP-OES), and gravimetric moisture analysis of reverb furnace feed samples
• Calibrate and control checks of refining analytical instruments (SS-OES) and probes (pH, ORP)
• Operate and check high-volume air monitors
• Aid in establishing operating procedures for the laboratory and other areas of the company as needed
• Advises shift managers on technical operating problems
• Assists shift supervisors and lead persons in training production staff on production, safety, and quality issues
• Takes immediate action when observing safety violations that are life threatening or pose risk of serious injury, otherwise advises shift supervisor of safety and procedural violations or variances
• Ensures cleanliness of laboratory
• Participates in meetings, teams, and training seminars
• Completes Inventory Management and escalates inventory deficiencies as needed
• Troubleshoots ICP-OES and SS-OES as issues arise working in collaboration with the team and manager to determine root cause of the issue, and to resolve matters timely and efficiently

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED from accredited school minimally required
• 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, ability to work well under pressure, and with a sense of urgency
• Willing and able to wear respiratory protection directly against skin as well as other PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, boots, hearing protection) in hot work environment with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field from 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

Compensation Information

Hourly Pay Range: $31.22-$34.44. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive plan which is determined by the achievement of strategic objectives. The market rate for the role is typically at the midpoint of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as candidate qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Benefits

Gopher Resource is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes the health, wellness, and financial security of our employees. List of benefit offerings include 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, and paid time off (vacation, personal, bereavement, holidays).

About the Role

This role is primarily focused on collecting and analyzing data to effectively monitor production processes and ensure safety, quality, environmental, and production standards are always met.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED from accredited school minimally required

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal and non-verbal communications and team cooperation

Benefits

• Gopher Resource is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes the health, wellness, and financial security of our employees.
• List of benefit offerings include 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, and paid time off (vacation, personal, bereavement, holidays).