Lab Technician - Quality and Enviromental

Omya-7; Lucerne Valley (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Lucerne Valley, CA to support daily project operations by conducting standard lab tests, implementing method improvements, and documenting results. The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to SHE standards with occasional project coordination.

Applicants should have a laboratory apprenticeship certificate or equivalent and some practical lab experience. Proficiency in MS Office 365 and strong English communication are required; rare travel may be

Qualifications

• Laboratory apprenticeship certificate or equivalent.
• Some practical laboratory experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Good command of oral and written English; local language capability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve disconnects between laboratory test methods and results in daily project operations.
• Test and implement new methods and processes under guidance.
• Document data to support IDF’s, patents, reports, and publications.
• Suggest process improvements and modifications to procedures, equipment or SHE to improve performance.

Skills

Laboratory work

Testing procedures

Documentation

MS Office 365

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Laboratory apprenticeship certificate

High school diploma

Job description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESProblem Solving & Decision MakingIdentifies 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 methodsLeadershipCan work under guidance to test and implement new methods and processesCommunication SkillsShares perspective on team challenges in a positive mannerActively participates in team and work group activitiesBusiness Impact/AccountabilitySuggests process improvements and modifications to existing procedures, equipment, instruments or SHE to improve performance or capabilitiesCompletes tasks in a timely mannerSphere of InfluenceWithin the team, focus on task-oriented activitiesIntellectual Property and DocumentationRecognizes 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 publicationsPeople, Values, Ethics, and SHEConsistently demonstrates the highest SHE standards and lives by the Omya valuesIntervenes when inappropriate behavior is exhibitedExposed to and pursuing Omya leadership attributesMay have role in coordinating ISO or safety activities for team or RND departmentJOB REQUIREMENTSEducationLaboratory apprenticeship certificate or appropriate equivalent (High school diploma)ExperienceSome practical laboratory experience, either as part of a Laboratory Technician apprenticeship or in industryKnowledge and skillsIndependently performs standard or routine procedures including implementing modifications with minimal supervisionPay: DOE. $35.00 to $39.00Other requirementsGood command of both oral and written local language is requiredCompetency in English to understand company leadership presentations is necessaryRare travel may be requiredProficiency in office and technical software (e.g. Microsoft Office 365).