Senior Laboratory Technician, MIN
SGS North America Inc.

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

The Technician, Laboratory Senior Minerals performs a variety of testing and analysis activities under limited or no supervision of a Supervisor, Laboratory. Determines chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development by performing the following duties. Performs non-routine testing complex assignments and is accountable for the analysis, decisions and recommendations of test work or programs. Acts as a Team Lead in the absence of the Supervisor, Laboratory or a Manager, Laboratory.

REPORTING LINE

• Directly reports to: Shift Supervisor

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs laboratory testing activities according to written procedures, following the company's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Duties include: data collection, sample reception, sample preparation, sample reduction, sample dilutions, setting up analytical batches and analysis, batch quality control, approving and releasing results to the client, disposal of samples and filing of lab results/data.
• Prepares a representative subsample from client sample that meets specific requirements using defined methods (Dry, Crush, Pulverize, Pressure Filter, Mix, Riffle Split, etc).
• Receives, sorts, logs client samples into the data base, and prepares sample labels.
• Archives, returns, or disposes of client samples as per established procedure.
• Prepares monthly composites.
• Weighs and tests samples on relevant equipment.
• Accurately completes and maintain all laboratory reports.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment.
• Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment.
• Performs general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory.
• Ensures compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures.
• Ensures all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn as required.
• May also have preparation or field responsibilities, as required by business needs.
• Helps to develop and validate new methods of analysis with the Lab Manager/Assistant Manager in cases where clients require specific methods to be used or where more efficient methods of analysis have been identified.
• Serves as a Team Leader when Laboratory Supervisor and Laboratory Manager are not present.
• Provides technical training, advice and support to the Laboratory Technicians as required.
• Assists staff to carry out and complete tasks according to established work procedures.
• Trains, motivates and monitors staff during shift.
• May be responsible for planning the assignments and work flow of the Technicians on their crews.
• Works in partnership with other Technicians to solve client problems to ensure quality and customer satisfaction standards are met.
• Ensures that each person has sufficient information, resources and materials to do their job safely.
• Accountable for routine and non-routine equipment maintenance.
• Daily ensures all safety equipment is in place and being worn as instructed.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides guidance and/or leadership to others, including indirect reports, peers, or managers No
• Please provide examples of supervisory responsibilities
• Has hiring and terminating responsibilities No
• Supervises others No
• Number of employees directly reporting

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree or High School (GED) and equivalent years of experience Required
• 5+ years working in Industrial or Laboratory or Field Services setting with experience following strict safety standards Required
• Water Laboratory only: Where required by state law, requires Bachelor's degree in Science and 3+ years of Laboratory experience. Required
• Bachelor's degree in Science or in related discipline in combination with experience outlined above AND Preferred
• 1+ year supervisory experience Preferred LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
• A valid and current Driver's license may be required if the role requires driving a company vehicle.
• • May be required to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card). • May be required to obtain 24-hour surface Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) certificate, training is available through SGS.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Language Skills: Intermediate English
• Advanced level
• Mathematical Skills: Basic
• Intermediate level
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level required, uses logical and practical approach to solve problems
• Ability to effectively communicate (in writing or verbally), presenting information individually or in small group situations to internal or external customers
• Ability to follow directions ensuring the end results are accurate and completed with the required timeframe
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to work independently and under moderate supervision
• Team player attitude, customer care focus
• Ability to lead more junior employees

ADDITIONAL KSAS

• MS Office (Word, Excel) - Intermediate user proficiency

EQUIPMENT

• This job operates in a laboratory environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and phones.
• This role routinely uses sample prep equipment that may include Jaw Crusher, Bowl & Disc Pulverizing Mills, Pressure Filters, Riffle Splitters, Compressed Air.
• This role routinely uses laboratory equipment/instruments that may include Bottle-top Dispensers, Eppendorf Pipettes, Balances, Muffle Furnace, Sulfur Analyzer, Compressed gases, and ICP-OES as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

• Stand: Frequent
• Move or traverse : Frequent
• Use hands: Frequent
• Reach with hands and arms: Frequent
• Climb or balance: Never
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasional
• Talk/hear: Frequent
• Taste/Smell
• Seldom (1% - 4%)
• Lift/carry/push/pull
• Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Keyboarding: Frequent
• Ability to focus on task: Frequent )
• Visual strain: Seldom
• Tasks requiring limited muscle effort, for example lifting up to 5 kgs: Occasional
• Tasks requiring light physical effort, for example lifting 5 kgs to 10 kgs: Occasional
• Tasks requiring medium physical effort, for example lifting 10 kgs to 20 kgs: Seldom
• Tasks requiring heavy physical effort, for example lifting > 20 kgs: Seldom

TRAVEL

• No Travel Required

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORK CONDITIONS

• Wet or humid (non-weather) conditions: Occasional
• Work near moving mechanical part or moving vehicles: Frequent
• Work in high, precarious places: Never
• Fumes or ariborne particles: Occasional
• Possible exposure to infections, hormones, or bacteria: Never
• Dust, grease, or oil: Occasional
• Toxic or caustic chemicals: Occasional
• Outdoor weather conditions: Frequent
• Extreme cold (non-weather): Occasional
• Extreme heat (non-weather): Frequent
• Risk of electrical shock:
• Work with explosives:
• Risk of radiation:
• Vibration: Occasional
• Bio-Hazard: Never

VISION REQUIREMENT

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches/50 centimeters or less)
• Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet/6 meters or more)
• Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given post)
• Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and three-dimensional relationship)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
• Ability to see color

AUDITORY REQUIREMENTS

• No special auditory requirements

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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