Lab Technician

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: The Lab Technician is responsible for all aspects of sampling and testing of raw material and finished products.

REPORTS TO: Shipping & Receiving Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Sampling and testing incoming loads.

- Collect, inventory and test sample disks.

- Perform hydrogen tests on said materials.

- Operate equipment such as a spectrometer and lathe.

- Perform pot assays on received material.

- Responsible for maintaining of lab equipment.

- Report findings on appropriate parties in a timely manner.

- Regular and timely attendance is an expectation of the position.

- Follow the 5S foundations for deploying lean production tools and processes.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

- Prior lab experience or technical aptitude preferred.

- Computer skills required (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Etc.)

Requirements:

COMPETENCIES:

- Effective communication skills

- Team player attitude

- Eagerness to learn and grow with the company.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

- Physical Activity: Talking, hearing, repetitive motion, stooping, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, and climbing stairs.

- Physical Requirements: Exerting up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force frequently, and/or up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move objects.

- Visual Acuity: ability to operate machinery and determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned including making general observations of facilities.

- The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Some protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Also subject to dust, dirt, and extreme noise.

CORE VALUES:?

- Service – Striving to provide the best experience for our customers and suppliers by making intentional actions and decisions to benefit others.??

- Organization – Possessing a fanatical commitment to operating clean, consistent, and efficient facilities.??

- Growth – Dedication towards continual improvement within our journey to become a better company.?

- Pride – To be proud of, and believe in, our company and the products and services we provide.??