Lab Technician

Milford Mining Company; Utah; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Milford Mining Company in Utah is seeking a lab technician to operate and maintain the testing and sampling station, ensuring accurate assay testing and sample handling. You will collaborate closely with the lab manager and team to optimize operations and ensure safety standards are met.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED and some lab or production experience; there is no supervisory responsibility. Working hours are full-time with potential overtime and shift variation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous production or lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an efficient and effective testing and sampling station.
• Listen, understand and provide feedback to lab manager.
• Operate forklift as required.
• Perform assay testing and sampling.
• Recommend efficiencies in lab operations.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Practice good housekeeping.

Skills

Thoroughness

Teamwork Orientation

Time Management

Technical Capacity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Maintain an efficient and effective testing and sampling station
2. Listen, understand and provide feedback to lab manager
3. Run heavy equipment as required (forklift)
4. Perform assay testing and sampling
5. Recommend efficiencies in lab operations
6. Maintain a safe work environment
7. Practice good housekeeping

Competencies

1. Thoroughness
2. Teamwork Orientation
3. Time Management
4. Technical Capacity

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position involves sitting, walking and periodically lifting 10 pounds or more.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days may vary but are typically 7 on, 7 off, Thursday through Wednesday from 7:00 AM to 7 PM. Overtime may be required.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous production or lab experience.

AAP/EEO Statement

Milford Mining Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.