Lab Technician - Minerals

About the role

The Laboratory Technician position is available at Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to top-recognized brands and companies. This role is based in Kershaw, SC, and involves processing client samples through the laboratory, ensuring compliance with Intertek operating procedures, ISO17025 standard, and client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all sampling, testing, and analytical activities are conducted safely, accurately, and in accordance with established quality standards
• Participate in daily pre-start meetings, shift handovers, safety meetings, and other required operational communications
• Prepare samples using approved digestion and dissolution methods in accordance with laboratory work instructions and test methods, utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Undertake sample analysis in accordance with documented Intertek laboratory procedures, demonstrating the ability to work independently and without direct supervision once deemed competent
• Effectively manage workload by multitasking and self-managing multiple jobs to maximize time utilization and meet operational priorities
• Operate laboratory equipment, including sample preparation equipment, in accordance with training and safe work procedures
• Complete work in a timely manner in line with priorities set by the Lab Supervisor or Lab Manager, including sample receipt, preparation, analysis, and instrumentation duties
• Perform routine laboratory housekeeping and weekly maintenance tasks involving reasonable manual handling to maintain a clean, organized, and contamination-free work environment, including work surfaces, safety cabinets, and equipment
• Maintain accurate records by completing laboratory worksheets and updating Excel spreadsheets and other required systems in accordance with laboratory procedures
• Adhere to work deadlines and quality requirements as directed by the Lab Supervisor or Lab Manager
• Provide quality control support to colleagues and escalate non-conformances in accordance with laboratory procedures
• Maintain quality records for the work area are updated daily and maintained in accordance with the laboratory quality management system and ISO 17025 best practice
• Provide technical support within the scope of individual training, competency, and authorization when required
• Comply with all applicable work instructions, work procedures, safe work procedures, safe work instructions, and lawful directions provided by the supervisor, whether written or verbal
• Participate in risk management activities, including the completion of risk assessments and hazard controls

Requirements

• Ability to safely perform manual handling tasks, including standing for extended periods and regularly lifting items weighing approximately 50 pounds, in accordance with safe work practices
• Effective verbal and written communication skills suitable for a laboratory and production environment
• Capacity to work independently once trained, while managing a fluctuating workload and changing priorities
• Work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Strong practical problem-solving skills with sound mechanical aptitude relevant to sample preparation equipment
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree preferred
• Two years of experience working in a Gold or Base Metals laboratory

Skills

• Safe manual handling
• Safety and quality standards
• Sample preparation
• Lab equipment operation
• Record keeping
• Quality control support
• Risk management

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match
• Generous vacation / sick time (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits as per company policy

Pay

Competitive compensation packages are offered, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement, and other benefits as per company policy.

Schedule

Shift/Schedule: 12 hour rotating shifts