Lab Technician

About the role

The Lab Technician position performs all tasks involved in the testing and sampling of the company’s raw materials and products resulting in copper, silver and gold production. The position follows standard work methods and practices and safe work habits to ensure testing and sampling is as efficient and safe as possible.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an efficient and effective testing and sampling station
• Listen, understand and provide feedback to lab manager
• Run heavy equipment as required (forklift)
• Perform assay testing and sampling
• Recommend efficiencies in lab operations
• Maintain a safe work environment
• P practice good housekeeping

Competencies

• Thoroughness
• Teamwork
• Orientation
• Time Management
• Technical Capacity

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Sitting, walking and periodically lifting 10 pounds or more

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• Moving mechanical parts
• Vibration
• Noise level in the work environment can be loud

Required Education And Experience

• A high school diploma or GED

Preferred Education And Experience

• Previous production or lab experience