Lab Technician - Quality and Enviromental

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

Job summary

Omya in California is seeking a Laboratory Technician to identify and resolve differences between tests and results while implementing new methods under guidance. You will contribute to team discussions, log data for reports, and help ensure timely task completion.

The role requires a laboratory apprenticeship or equivalent, ability to work with minimal supervision, and proficiency in MS Office. Some travel may be required, with a pay range of $35.00 to $39.00 per hour (DOE).

Qualifications

• Laboratory apprenticeships or equivalent required.
• Must be able to perform standard procedures with minimal supervision.
• Pay: DOE. $35.00 to $39.00.
• Good command of local language (oral and written).
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Proficiency in office and technical software (eg. MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Identifies disconnects between laboratory test methods and expected results in daily projects.
• Can work under guidance to test and implement new methods and processes.
• Shares perspective on team challenges in a positive manner.
• Actively participates in team and work group activities.
• Suggests process improvements to procedures or equipment to improve performance.
• Completes tasks in a timely manner.
• Within the team, focus on task-oriented activities.
• Generates and logs data in support of reports and publications.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Attention to detail

Written and oral comms

Team collaboration

Education

Laboratory apprenticeship certificate

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Identifiesdisconnects between laboratory test methods and expected results in the daily operation of specific projects, andmodifies/elevates asdeterminedby use of scientific or engineering methods

Leadership

• Canwork under guidance to test and implement new methods and processes

Communication Skills

• Sharesperspective on team challenges in a positive manner
• Activelyparticipatesin team and work group activities

Business Impact/Accountability

• Suggests process improvements and modifications to existing procedures, equipment,instrumentsor SHE to improve performance or capabilities
• Completes tasksin 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

• Consistentlydemonstratesthe 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 orRNDdepartment

JOBREQUIREMENTS

Education

Laboratory apprenticeship certificate orappropriate 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 isrequired
• Competency in English to understand company leadership presentations is necessary
• Rare travel may berequired
• Proficiencyin office and technical software (e.g.Microsoft Office 365).