Battery Materials Lab Technician – QC & Process Support

Syrah Resources Ltd; Vidalia (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Syrah Technologies LLC, a subsidiary of Syrah Resources Limited, seeks a Laboratory Technician at the Vidalia facility in Louisiana. The role focuses on analyzing inbound materials and manufactured products to ensure compliance with specifications, while supporting startup operations and data-driven QA/QC processes.

You will operate and calibrate XRF and ICP equipment, perform routine lab procedures, and assist with experiments to troubleshoot and optimize processes.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of previous experience in a technical laboratory role.
• Familiar with safe systems of work – risk management & incident reporting.
• Ability to follow instructions and work according to production schedules.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment and background check.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inbound raw materials and reagents for specifications.
• Analyze products to ensure compliance with specs (PSG, graphite products).
• Operate and calibrate lab equipment (XRF/ICP, balances, BET analyser).
• Conduct pH measurements, titrations, and loss-on-ignition tests.
• Enter data into databases and support QA/QC systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Tools

XRF

ICP

Particle size analyser

BET analyser

Job description

Syrah Technologies LLC, a subsidiary of Syrah Resources Limited, seeks a Laboratory Technician at the Vidalia facility in Louisiana. The role focuses on analyzing inbound materials and manufactured products to ensure compliance with specifications, while supporting startup operations and data-driven QA/QC processes.

You will operate and calibrate XRF and ICP equipment, perform routine lab procedures, and assist with experiments to troubleshoot and optimize processes.