Lab Technician - Quality and Enviromental

Omya Inc.; Lucerne Valley (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support daily operations in our California facility. The role involves problem solving in test methods, implementing new processes under guidance, and maintaining accurate documentation of experiments.

Travel is limited and English proficiency is required for leadership communications. Educational requirements include a Laboratory apprenticeship certificate or a high school diploma, with prior laboratory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Independently performs standard or routine laboratory procedures with minimal supervision.
• Good command of both oral and written local language is required; English comprehension to understand leadership presentations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and other standard office/technical software.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and solves problems in daily laboratory operations and adapts methods as needed.
• Supports testing and implementation of new methods and processes under guidance.
• Maintains accurate documentation of experiments and results, ensuring data integrity.

Skills

Independent procedures

English comprehension

Office & technical software

Education

Laboratory apprenticeship certificate or high school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

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 behaviour 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).

About Omya

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose. Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.