Industrial Laboratory Technician – Mining & Sample Prep

Geotemps, Inc.; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Geotemps, Inc. seeks a Laboratory Technician to collect, prepare, and analyze samples in a mining/manufacturing environment. You will operate and maintain lab equipment, log samples, and support QC reporting.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, math/chemistry/computer skills, and the ability to work flexible hours including overtime. Transportation to the jobsite is needed.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, and computer skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess and display strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.
• Must be able to interact successfully with all levels of staff, clients, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples, including from rail cars or trucks in various locations.
• Prepare samples for analysis using established testing techniques.
• Assist with routine chemical and metallurgical analyses and reporting.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Relieve and log in samples.
• Micronize and mount samples for XRD analyses.
• Weigh and dry samples; mount and scan for NIR analyses.
• Prepare samples for CAC analyses and conduct particle size analyses on daily production samples.

Skills

Mathematics

Chemistry

Computer skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Geotemps, Inc. seeks a Laboratory Technician to collect, prepare, and analyze samples in a mining/manufacturing environment. You will operate and maintain lab equipment, log samples, and support QC reporting.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, math/chemistry/computer skills, and the ability to work flexible hours including overtime. Transportation to the jobsite is needed.