Sr Research Technician

At The Doe Run Company, our jobs help supply minerals and metals that support our way of life

$23.85 /hour

5% targeted monthly bonus.

Paid time off and insurance benefits start day 1.

On-the-job training with career growth opportunities.

The Doe Run Company is seeking an Sr. Research Technician to conduct specific chemical and metallurgical tests in the laboratory, piloting, and plant settings, ensuring accurate data collection and observations. Serve as subject matter expert regarding research testing procedures and EHS recordkeeping. This day shift position will be located at the Buick Resource Recycling Cable and Pallet Division in Viburnum, MO.

Education & Experience:

- High School diploma required; relevant degree preferred.

- Minimum 3 years’ experience in chemical and/or metallurgical testing in a laboratory or research environment.

- Prior leadership experience preferred.

- HAZWOPER or other formal hazardous material training is highly recommended.

- Must maintain current and valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Ability to follow standard procedures, think critically, and problem-solve regarding technical work.

- Ability to use and maintain equipment and troubleshoot errors and malfunctions.

- Strong computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office programs, DataServ, and PeopleSoft.

- Understanding of environmental, safety, and health regulations to ensure compliance of DRTC site regarding OSHA and RCRA.

- Strong knowledge of research procedures and experience with lab documentation and analysis.

- Effective communication skills to positively coach others in developing research data collection knowledge.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee the team’s work to ensure testing procedures are followed regarding safety and accuracy. Includes training and coaching others in performance expectations.

- Complete research technician duties including operating and maintaining laboratory, pilot, and plant equipment and complete sampling, experiments, and data collection to support projects. Includes coordinating teams to manage and handle hazardous material.

- Clearly and effectively communicate data results to the project engineer and supervisor via spreadsheets, graphs, reports, and other written and verbal communication.

- Perform inspections (ad-hoc and scheduled) and recordkeeping to ensure RCRA and OSHA compliance.

- Coordinate teams to manage and handle hazardous materials.

- 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.

- Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment, Physical & Lifting:

- Frequently required to work near moving mechanical parts. Occasionally required to wear a respirator. Rarely required to work in wet, humid conditions (non-weather), outdoor weather conditions, vibration, heights of 4’ or more with fall protection, and work with fall protection. Exposed to moderate noise levels and must use ear protection at times.

- Frequently requires talking, hearing, grasping, standing, and walking. Occasionally requires sitting, feeling attributes of objects, and reaching with hands/arms. Rarely required to push, drive, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb and make repetitive movements. Requires clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Requires hand-eye coordination and the ability to judge space distance.

- Frequently required to lift to 15 pounds; occasionally 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

- 3 year(s): Experience in chemical and/or metallurgical testing in laboratory or research environment

Education

Required

- High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

- Personal Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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