Lab Prep Technician: Coal Sample Prep & Analysis

SAI Gulf LLC; Brookwood (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

SAI Gulf LLC in Brookwood, AL is seeking a Prep Technician to support sample preparation, calibration, and maintenance in a lab setting. You will handle login, breakdown, analytical testing, and sample retention, following ASTM standards and company policies.

You will report to the Lab Manager, work full-time, and be based in Brookwood, Alabama. The role involves safety training, PPE usage, and occasional overtime and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a Prep Technician position is a plus.
• Experience with equipment maintenance, power tools, cleaning tools, and safety systems is a plus.
• Ability to execute detailed written or oral instructions ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy environment.
• Read and write English, legible handwriting, and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Ensure samples are marked, secured, and documented before prep.
• Perform sample prep according to directives (ASTM standards, policies).
• Crushing, pulverizing and splitting coal samples for lab work.
• Conduct sieve analysis and maintain records.
• Perform moisture determination and maintain records.

Skills

Prep Technician experience

Equipment maintenance

Safety systems knowledge

English literacy

Communication skills

Tools

Power tools

Cleaning tools

Safety systems

Job description

SAI Gulf LLC in Brookwood, AL is seeking a Prep Technician to support sample preparation, calibration, and maintenance in a lab setting. You will handle login, breakdown, analytical testing, and sample retention, following ASTM standards and company policies.

You will report to the Lab Manager, work full-time, and be based in Brookwood, Alabama. The role involves safety training, PPE usage, and occasional overtime and travel as needed.