Coal Laboratory Technician

Standard Laboratories, Inc. Job Description

SUMMARY

Collects materials in the field following standardized sampling methods and/or prepares materials following standardized methods and/or conducts standardized physical and chemical tests on materials by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Tests coal,or other materials for specific analytical qualities.

Prepares coal or other materials for analytical processes.

Collects samples of coal, or other materials as directed.

Maintains analytical equipment, preparation equipment and sampling equipment as necessary to ensure adequate operation.

Prepares data for reporting following established procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED);

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

Schedule:

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person