Analytical Lab Tech

Heraeus; Wartburg (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Heraeus is seeking an Analytical Lab Tech to perform accurate chemical analyses of samples, supporting sales, material management and production. The role emphasizes wet chemistry methods and precious metals analysis, with a focus on instrument-based techniques and data integrity.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and chemistry-related certification or degree, plus experience with ICP, ICP-MS and XRF.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; chemistry degree or certificate preferred.
• Wet chemistry analysis and precious metals analysis experience preferred.
• Experience with ICP, ICP-MS, acid/base titrations and XRF helpful.

Responsibilities

• Performs analyses according to written procedures and manages multiple analyses.
• Assesses sample quality and labeling; reports deviations to supervisor.
• Prepares and reviews assay forms for approval by supervision.
• Monitors equipment calibration status and maintains data accuracy.
• Supports method development activities and training as needed.

Skills

Wet Chemistry

ICP/ICP-MS

XRF

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Chemistry Certificate/Degree

Tools

ICP

ICP-MS

Acid/Base Titrations

XRF

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Analytical Lab Tech

Date: Jul 31, 2026

Company: Heraeus

Analytical Lab Tech

Permanent

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.

About Heraeus Precious Metals

With more than 350 years of experience in precious metals processing, Heraeus Precious Metals is the world's leading provider of innovative products and services, such as precious metals trading and recycling. Our products are used in a wide range of industries, for example to reduce climate killers such as nitrous oxide and methane and in the form of pharmaceutical ingredients for the treatment of cancer.

Our innovative strength is driven by our 3,000 employees in more than 15 countries, who work passionately with our partners to develop pioneering and sustainable solutions.

We are aware of our responsibility towards people and the environment and have set ourselves ambitious CO₂ targets. Sustainability is at the heart of all our business activities.

Analytical Lab Technician

The Analytical Lab Technician produces accurate and timely analysis of specified samples using the defined methods and procedures in order to support the company’s sales, material management and production efforts.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Performs analyses according to assigned written procedures, manages several concurrent analyses as required, and strives to exceed accuracy and performance measures as provided by company management.
• Closely examines sample quality and labeling and brings any deviation to the attention of Supervisor/Manager and suggests course of action.
• Prepares and reviews assay in specified form to be approved by Supervisor/Manager.
• Review equipment calibration status and correct as needed.
• Review laboratory data for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform/Support Method Development Activities
• Participates in shift change over and communicates the status of all analyses and needed work.
• Participate in and assist in generating method, equipment, quality, procedure and other training as provided by the laboratory manager.

What is required for this role:

• High school diplomia required.Degree or certificate in chemistry is preferred but not required.
• Wet Chemistry Laboratory: Experience in wet chemical analysis and precious metals analysis preferred.
• Experience in general preparation and instrumental methods such as ICP, ICP-MS, Acid/Base Titrations, and XRF preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) with all levels of the organization.
• The ability to understand concepts involving statistics, probabilities and formula manipulation and perform basic calculations on volume, mass, atomic percentages, weight percentages, density, molecular weight of alloys and compounds and charge weights.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.