Technician Lab

About the role

Sibelco is a company that advances life through materials. We've been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals for over 150 years. Our work supports industries like glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. We're also committed to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples, conduct analyses, and report results on samples submitted to the Analytical Services Laboratories.
• Acquire and maintain competence to perform all routine analytical procedures in the Standard Operating Procedures manual.
• Assist in the validation, revision, and development of analytical procedures.
• Develop expertise in the operation of the column floatation, microscopes, and other instrumentation.
• Develop the expertise to troubleshoot and complete minor repair of the instrumentation used in the daily operations of the laboratory.
• Maintain analytical facilities and equipment according to the Laboratory Maintenance Plan.
• Maintain required quality control documentation and perform all required calibrations on instrumentation as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual.
• Evaluate all data for precision, accuracy, and conformity to established quality standards prior to reporting.
• Meet laboratory sample turnaround goals and other productivity objectives as defined by laboratory management.
• Maintain good housekeeping techniques to minimize sample contamination as well as keeping a safe work environment.
• Maintain vigilance for the elimination of unnecessary procedures, unsafe work methods, contamination control, etc. and report to supervisor for implementation or resolution.
• Perform project work as required by the activities within the Research and Development department and acquire the techniques and expertise to maintain competent records while performing this work.
• Conduct work safely and report safety problems to supervisor immediately for resolution.

Requirements

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a laboratory setting, laboratory coursework may substitute for experience.

Qualifications

• Self-starter able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in the local language and written and spoken English.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Pay

Salary is to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Schedule

Permanent Employee Type