Lab Technician

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Knows, understands, and complies with all Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Performs chemical, physical, and environmental analyses on incoming materials, process samples, finished products, and byproducts using established laboratory methods and procedures.
• Conducts laboratory testing to provide accurate and timely data supporting plant operations, process optimization, and product quality.
• Collects, prepares, labels, and analyzes samples in accordance with laboratory procedures and quality standards.
• Operates, calibrates, troubleshoots, maintains, and assists in the repair of laboratory equipment and analytical instruments, including XRF, XRD, UV-VIS, AAS, GC, and other testing systems.
• Monitors instrument performance and performs routine maintenance to ensure reliable operation and accurate analytical results.
• Reviews, interprets, validates, and documents test results while maintaining compliance with laboratory procedures and recordkeeping requirements.
• Utilizes laboratory information systems, computer applications, and data management tools to maintain testing records, analyze trends, and prepare reports.
• Performs mathematical calculations and statistical evaluations to support laboratory analyses and process monitoring.
• Supports method development, validation, improvement, and standardization activities as required.
• Conducts environmental sampling and testing to support regulatory compliance and permit requirements.
• Assists in investigating abnormal process conditions, nonconforming results, and product quality concerns.
• Collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Environmental, and Quality personnel to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Maintains laboratory cleanliness, housekeeping, inventory, and organization in accordance with company standards.
• Supports internal and external audits by maintaining accurate records and demonstrating compliance with laboratory and quality management procedures.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives focused on laboratory performance, safety, product quality, process reliability, and environmental compliance.
• Maintains strict adherence to laboratory safety practices, safe work procedures, and hazard control requirements.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Chemical Technology, Applied Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related technical field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of laboratory experience in a manufacturing, industrial, mining, metals, chemical, cement, or similar heavy industrial environment preferred.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory instrumentation and analytical equipment.
• Knowledge of laboratory analytical methods, testing procedures, and quality assurance practices.
• Experience with analytical instruments such as XRF, XRD, UV-VIS, AAS, ICP, Gas Chromatography, or similar technologies preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
  Ability to accurately interpret technical data, laboratory results, and process information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, laboratory information systems, and data management software.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across multiple departments.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.