Lab/QC Technician

About the role

At Lhoist North America, our core values of Respect, Courage, and Integrity guide everything we do. We respect people, encourage courageous innovation, and uphold integrity. Our work environment prioritizes safety, fosters collaboration across teams, and embraces inclusion. Here, you’ll be challenged to grow, and you’ll be supported throughout your career journey.

Responsibilities

• Quality Control Testing
  • Perform daily testing requirements.
  • Accurately sample and measure chemical and physical properties on all types of raw and finished products, environmental systems, and fuels following established laboratory guidelines.
  • Effectively interpret and communicate analysis results within the context of the production facilities to maintain product quality.
• Inventory
  • Manage all supplies required for testing and sample shipments.
  • Retain samples.
• Quality System
  • Implement all elements of the quality manual.
  • Maintain the validity of all documentation and procedures affecting the positions listed above.
• Safety
  • Maintain chemical solutions, laboratory instruments, perform standardization or calibrations, and a clean work environment.
  • Collect and dump materials into designated equipment units accurately and efficiently.
  • Responsible for minor repairs on laboratory equipment and preventative maintenance.
  • Attend all safety meetings as required.
  • Ensure the quality system aligns with safety policies and programs.
• Training
  • Provide on-the-job training, as assigned.
  • Verify on-the-job training, as assigned.
  • Support corporate level development of quality and quality data systems.
  • Provide training in approved quality and quality data systems.
  • Educate team members about plant quality control, assurance, awareness, and auditing.
  • Ensure test methods and procedures are properly understood, carried out, and evaluated.
• Recordkeeping and Compliance
  • Ensure federal, state, and local agency compliance standards.
  • Maintain and support DMS structure and CRM data in compliance with the quality system.
  • Compile non-conformance data, including customer complaints in order to provide specific and global recommendations.
  • Assess product specifications of company and its suppliers, and compare with the requirements of our customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be capable of working any shift, on-call, overtime, or seven days a week, if needed.
• Must be willing to be hands-on and not afraid to perform other work assigned to help the team be successful.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of self-starter.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meet all required deadlines.
• Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs.
• Must have the ability to work independently in order to meet all required deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and must be able to work independently.
• Ability to complete required paperwork and mathematical assignments in a scientific format.
• Demonstrated ability to enter and retrieve data from MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Physical Demands

• Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
• Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations.
• Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, noise, and dust.
• Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
• Will be working in both an office environment and in a mineral processing environment.
• Exposure to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Metallic Particles.
• Perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing, and sitting.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma or GED. Associates Degree in chemistry, biology, or Engineering or demonstrated skills and ability and/or equivalent work experience in the field is desired.
• Preferred Education: BA/BS degree in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physical Science, Chemical Engineering, and/or related field.
• Required Work Experience: A minimum of 1-3 years of related experience through intern, co-op, or actual work experience in mining, manufacturing, or laboratory environment.
• Preferred Experience: 2-4 years of proven laboratory experience in mining, manufacturing, or laboratory environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Attractive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match and Supplemental Contribution based on Years of Service.
• Educational assistance to encourage continued learning and professional development.