Sibelco Group · 10 hours ago
Technician Lab
Spruce Pine, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSibelco Group is a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. The Technician Lab role involves performing analytical procedures on routine and non-routine plant samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, and supporting the research and development department.
Mining & Metals
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
Acquire and maintain expertise in the use of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Assist in the validation, revision, and development of analytical procedures
Develop expertise in the operation of the ICP spectrometers, laser particle sizer, 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
This role supports the 24 hour/7days per week operation of the production facilities. In this role you will at times be required to work weekends. Schedule will consist of Four (4) 10 hour shifts, Friday – Monday 5pm – 3am
Qualification
Required
4-year degree or equivalent experience required
1-3 year's experience in a laboratory setting, laboratory coursework may substitute for experience
Seeking 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
Company
Sibelco Group
Material Solutions Advancing Life Sibelco is a global material solutions company that sources, transforms, and distributes specialty industrial minerals — particularly silica, clays, feldspathics, and olivine.
5001-10000 employees
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