Chemical Technician

We are Doe Run, a natural resource company sustainably managing the minerals in our care.

$20.12/hour

5% targeted monthly bonus.

Insurance benefits start day 1.

Vacation & Personal time after 90 days.

On-the-job training.

Career growth opportunities.

The Doe Run Company is seeking a Chemical Technician to Prepare, analyze, and report quality data results on production, exploration, R&D, and environmental samples to support operational, customer, and regulatory standards. This position is at the Quentin J Schmidt Lab in Viburnum, MO.

Education & Experience:

- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree in chemistry or related field preferred.

- Minimum 1 year of experience utilizing lab equipment, as a chemist or chemical technician preferred.

- Lab equipment experience with basic understanding of sample prep and analysis procedures preferred.

- Environmental safety and health rules and regulations training.

- Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.), Databases, I-Series, and PeopleSoft.

- Basic knowledge of quality control standards.

- Basic organizational skills

Responsibilities:

- Prepare, analyze, and report results for samples collected from production, exploration, R&D, and environmental following established methods and quality standards.

- Calibrate, operate, and maintain lab instrumentation in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer recommendations; recognize and troubleshoot issues as needed.

- Ensure data meets accuracy and quality requirements, maintaining proper documentation and data integrity for all assigned sample streams.

- Record and maintain accurate analytical data and assay results in accordance with laboratory standards to support overall operational and leadership objectives.

- Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS (environmental, health, and safety) policies, procedures, and best practices; support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment, Physical & Lifting:

- Frequently required to wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to a respirator, hearing protection, foot protection, and eyewear, and work near moving, mechanical parts; occasionally exposed to extreme heat/cold(non-weather), wet, humid (non-weather), and outdoor conditions. Exposed to moderate noise levels.

- Regularly requires standing, walking, reaching with hands/arms, and repetitive movement; occasionally requires grasping and pushing, feeling attributes of objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing. Requires clarity of vision 20 inches or less, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

- Regularly required to lift up to 15 pounds; frequently required to lift up to 40 pounds; occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds; Rarely required to lift up to 100 pounds.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and a global provider of lead, copper, and zinc concentrates. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run operates the Resource Recycling facility, one of the world’s largest, single-site lead recycling centers, located in Boss, Missouri. The company also owns six operating mines in one of the world’s largest lead mining districts, also in Missouri: Brushy Creek, Buick, Casteel, Fletcher/West Fork, Mine 29/Viburnum and Sweetwater. The Doe Run Company, and its subsidiaries deliver products and services necessary to provide power, protection, and convenience. Doe Run has operations in Missouri, Washington, and Arizona. For more information, visit www.doerun.com.

Doe Run is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

Experience

Required

- Environmental safety and health rules and regulations training.

- Lab equipment experience with basic understanding of sample prep and analysis procedures preferred.

- 1 year(s): Experience utilizing lab equipment; as a chemist or chemical technician preferred

Education

Required

- High School or better

Preferred

- Associates or better in Chemistry or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

- Personal Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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