Lab Technician - Minerals

Intertek; Kershaw (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation / PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek is seeking a Minerals Lab Technician to join our Kershaw, SC team. You will process client samples from preparation to reporting, ensuring compliance with ISO17025 and client requirements in a fast-paced mineral testing environment.

The role requires manual handling, attention to safety, and the ability to work independently after training within rotating 12-hour shifts. Intertek offers comprehensive benefits and a path for career growth.

Qualifications

• Stand for extended periods and lift approximately 50 pounds.
• Effective verbal and written communication in a lab/production environment.
• Ability to work independently after training with a fluctuating workload.
• Capable of fast-paced operations while maintaining safety and quality.
• Mechanical aptitude relevant to sample preparation equipment.
• Team player supporting operational and production requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sampling, testing, and analytical activities are conducted safely, accurately, and in accordance with established quality standards
• Participate in daily pre-start meetings, shift handovers, safety meetings, and other required operational communications
• Prepare samples using approved digestion and dissolution methods in accordance with laboratory work instructions and test methods, utilizing PPE
• Undertake sample analysis in accordance with documented Intertek laboratory procedures, able to work independently once competent
• Effectively manage workload by multitasking and self-managing multiple jobs to maximize time utilization
• Operate laboratory equipment, including sample preparation equipment, per training and safe work procedures
• Complete work in a timely manner aligned with priorities set by Lab Supervisor/Manager
• Perform routine housekeeping and weekly maintenance to maintain a clean, organized, contamination-free environment
• Maintain accurate records by completing laboratory worksheets and updating Excel spreadsheets
• Adhere to work deadlines and quality requirements as directed by Lab Supervisor/Manager
• Provide quality control support and elevate non-conformances per procedures
• Ensure quality records are updated daily and maintained per ISO 17025
• Provide technical support within training and authorization
• Comply with all work instructions and procedures, and safety guidelines
• Participate in risk management activities, including risk assessments and hazard controls

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Driver's license

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Excel

Job description

Laboratory Technician - Minerals - Kershaw, South Carolina

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Minerals Lab Technician to join our Minerals team in Kershaw, SC. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the minerals testing and mining services industry.

Intertek Minerals provides geochemical assay and testing services, minerals inspection and trade services to support the minerals and mining supply chain globally from grassroots exploration to final product shipment. With industry-recognized technical expertise and an established global network, Intertek offers end to end Total Quality Assurance across our clients’ entire resource development chain. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world.

We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide.

Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

Under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, the Laboratory Technician is responsible for processing client samples through the laboratory from sample preparation and analysis through to the recording of analytical results and preparing reports to ensure compliance with Intertek operating procedures, ISO17025 standard and Client requirements in a timely and efficient manner.

Shift/Schedule: 12 hour rotating shifts

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure all sampling, testing, and analytical activities are conducted safely, accurately, and in accordance with established quality standards
• Participate in daily pre-start meetings, shift handovers, safety meetings, and other required operational communications
• Prepare samples using approved digestion and dissolution methods in accordance with laboratory work instructions and test methods, utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Undertake sample analysis in accordance with documented Intertek laboratory procedures, demonstrating the ability to work independently and without direct supervision once deemed competent
• Effectively manage workload by multitasking and self-managing multiple jobs to maximize time utilization and meet operational priorities
• Operate laboratory equipment, including sample preparation equipment, in accordance with training and safe work procedures
• Complete work in a timely manner in line with priorities set by the Lab Supervisor or Lab Manager, including sample receipt, preparation, analysis, and instrumentation duties.
• Perform routine laboratory housekeeping and weekly maintenance tasks involving reasonable manual handling to maintain a clean, organized, and contamination-free work environment, including work surfaces, safety cabinets, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records by completing laboratory worksheets and updating Excel spreadsheets and other required systems in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Adhere to work deadlines and quality requirements as directed by the Lab Supervisor or Lab Manager
• Provide quality control support to colleagues and elevate non-conformances in accordance with laboratory procedures
• Ensure quality records for the work area are updated daily and maintained in accordance with the laboratory quality management system and ISO 17025 best practice
• Provide technical support within the scope of individual training, competency, and authorization when required
• Comply with all applicable work instructions, work procedures, safe work procedures, safe work instructions, and lawful directions provided by the supervisor, whether written or verbal
• Participate in risk management activities, including the completion of risk assessments and hazard controls

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Ability to safely perform manual handling tasks, including standing for extended periods and regularly lifting items weighing approximately 50 pounds, in accordance with safe work practices
• Effective verbal and written communication skills suitable for a laboratory and production environment
• Ability to work independently once trained, while managing a fluctuating workload and changing priorities
• Capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Strong practical problem-solving skills with sound mechanical aptitude relevant to sample preparation equipment
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team to support operational and production requirements
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree preferred
• Two years of experience working in a Gold or Base Metals laboratory

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

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