Lhoist · 5 hours ago
Lab Technician
Calera, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expLhoist North America is committed to fostering a workplace that values inclusion, respect, and diversity. The Lab Technician role involves performing quality control testing, maintaining laboratory instruments, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Consumer GoodsManufacturing
Responsibilities
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
All supplies required for testing
All supplies required for sample shipments
Retain samples
Implement all elements of the quality manual
Maintain the validity of all documentation affecting the positions listed above
Maintain the validity of all procedures affecting the positions listed above
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
A minimum of 1- 3 years of related experience through intern, co-op or actual work experience in mining, manufacturing or laboratory environment
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 self-starter
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meeting 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 and problem-solving 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
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
The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Metallic Particles
The employee will be required to 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
Preferred
BA/BS degree in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physical Science, Chemical Engineering and/or related field
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
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match
Supplemental Contribution based on your Years of Service
Educational assistance
Company
Lhoist
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