Analytical Lab Technician

Heraeus Holding GmbH; Wartburg (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life & disability insurance

Paid training and tuition assistance

Paid family leave

Job summary

Heraeus Holding GmbH is seeking an Analytical Lab Technician to perform analytical testing, including sample preparation, analysis, and reporting to support production and quality assurance. The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with quality and safety standards.

The position features a rotating schedule, weekend and holiday work, with opportunities to use XRF and combustion analysis while growing in a global precious metals refining and recycling business.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of analytical laboratory or industrial experience preferred.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation (XRF, combustion analysis).
• Data systems (LIMS, SAP preferred).
• Strong understanding of quality systems (ISO standards) and laboratory safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing activities, including sample preparation, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely results while maintaining compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Support production, quality assurance, and business operations; help improve laboratory efficiency.

Skills

XRF

Combustion analysis

LIMS

SAP

ISO standards

Lab safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIMS

SAP

Job description

Analytical Lab Technician

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 metal processing, Heraeus Precious Metals is one of the world’s leading provider of innovative products and services, such as precious metal trading and recycling. Our products are used in a wide range of industries, for example to reduce climate-damaging gases such as nitrous oxide and methane, or in the form of active pharmaceutical ingredients for the treatment of cancer.

The driving force behind our innovation is our workforce with about2,500 employees at 11 locations worldwide, who work passionately alongside our partners to develop groundbreaking and sustainable solutions.

Our vision: We create innovative precious metal products and services - leading the way to a sustainable future. To this end, we have set ambitious goals.

The Analytical Lab Technician is responsible for performing analytical testing activities, including sample preparation, analysis, and reporting, to support production, quality assurance, and business operations. This role ensures accurate and timely results while maintaining compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards and supporting overall laboratory efficiency.

Schedule: Rotating Schedule, Weekends and Holidays

Knowledge, Experience & Certifications / Licenses:

2+ years of analytical laboratory or industrial experience preferred

Experience with:

• Laboratory instrumentation (XRF, combustion analysis, etc.)
• Sample preparation and testing methods
• Data systems (LIMS, SAP preferred)
• Strong understanding of:
• Quality systems (ISO standards)
• Laboratory safety and chemical handling

Ability to interpret:

• Technical procedures
• Testing methods and documentation
• High school diploma or equivalent (technical training preferred)

Total Rewards That Support You & Your Family

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Family Leave benefits
• 401(k) with a 5% company match (fully vested at hire)
• Company-paid life and disability insurance

Grow Your Career & Your Earnings

• Paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Clear pathways for career advancement
• Opportunities to increase earnings as you build skills, certifications, and experience
• Build a long-term career in a stable, growing industry focused on sustainability and the circular economy
• Work with advanced precious metals refining and recycling technologies that support industries around the world

Why Heraeus?

Join a company where safety comes first, quality matters, innovation drives our future, and your career can grow alongside an industry leader in precious metals refining and recycling.