Lab Technician - Quality and Enviromental

Omya; California; On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya in California is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support daily project operations by identifying disconnects between test methods and results and applying scientific methods to elevate processes.

The role emphasizes teamwork, willingness to test new methods under guidance, and maintaining high SHE standards while ensuring timely task completion. Travel may be rare and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 is required.

Qualifications

• Laboratory apprenticeship certificate or high school diploma.
• Some practical laboratory experience is required.
• Independently performs standard or routine procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identifies disconnects between laboratory test methods and expected results and modifies as determined by scientific methods
• Identifies disconnects between laboratory test methods and expected results in the daily operation of specific projects
• Can work under guidance to test and implement new methods and processes
• Shares perspective on team challenges in a positive manner

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Independent work

Education

Laboratory apprenticeship certificate or high school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Key Accountabilities

• Identifies disconnects between laboratory test methods and expected results in the daily operation of specific projects, and modifies/elevates as determined by use of scientific or engineering methods

Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Identifies disconnects between laboratory test methods and expected results in the daily operation of specific projects, and modifies/elevates as determined by use of scientific or engineering methods

Leadership

• Can work under guidance to test and implement new methods and processes

Communication Skills

• Shares perspective on team challenges in a positive manner
• Actively participates in team and work group activities

Business Impact/Accountability

• Suggests process improvements and modifications to existing procedures, equipment, instruments or SHE to improve performance or capabilities
• Completes tasks in a timely manner

Sphere of Influence

• Within the team, focus on task-oriented activities

Intellectual Property and Documentation

• Recognizes value of intellectual property and assets (eg. Confidentiality agreements, good experimental documentation, etc.)
• Generates and logs data in support of IDF’s, patents, reports, and publications

People, Values, Ethics, and SHE

• Consistently demonstrates the highest SHE standards and lives by the Omya values
• Intervenes when inappropriate behavior is exhibited
• Exposed to and pursuing Omya leadership attributes
• May have role in coordinating ISO or safety activities for team or RND department

Job Requirements

Education

Laboratory apprenticeship certificate or appropriate equivalent (High school diploma)

Experience

Some practical laboratory experience, either as part of a Laboratory Technician apprenticeship or in industry

Knowledge And Skills

Independently performs standard or routine procedures including implementing modifications with minimal supervision

Pay: DOE. $35.00 to $39.00

Other Requirements

• Good command of both oral and written local language is required
• Competency in English to understand company leadership presentations is necessary
• Rare travel may be required
• Proficiency in office and technical software (e.g. Microsoft Office 365).