Lab Technician - Quality and Enviromental

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

Job summary

Omya Group in California is seeking a Lab Technician for quality and environment-focused work at our plant. The role involves performing standard laboratory procedures, logging data, and contributing to process improvements while ensuring SHE standards are met.

The ideal candidate has a laboratory apprenticeship or equivalent, practical lab experience, and proficiency with MS Office. Occasional travel may be required; excellent written and spoken English are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Laboratory apprenticeship certificate or equivalent (High school diploma).
• Some practical laboratory experience in industry or apprenticeship setting.
• Ability to perform standard procedures with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve disconnects between lab test methods and expected results.
• Test and implement new methods and processes under guidance.
• Share perspectives on team challenges and contribute to group discussions.
• Suggest process improvements to procedures, equipment, or safety practices.
• Log data accurately to support reports and documentation.
• Coordinate with ISO or safety initiatives when required.

Skills

Routine procedures

Data logging

Office software

Education

Laboratory apprenticeship certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

## Lab Technician - Quality and EnviromentalApply: California - Plant: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR018907**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES** **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).