Laboratory Technician

Syrah Technologies; Vidalia (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Syrah Technologies LLC, based in Vidalia, Louisiana, seeks a Laboratory Technician to join a dynamic startup environment within a lithium battery materials facility. The role involves analyzing materials, operating advanced analytical equipment, and supporting QA/QC processes to ensure product specifications are met.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of lab experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow production schedules.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a technical laboratory role.
• Safe systems of work experience including risk management & incident reporting.
• Ability to follow instructions and production schedules.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inbound raw materials and reagents for specification compliance.
• Analyze products to verify compliance with specifications.
• Operate and calibrate XRF, ICP and BET lab devices for analysis.
• Perform less automated lab procedures such as pH measurement and titrations.
• Assist Lab Superintendent and operations with experiments for troubleshooting.
• Enter measurements into databases and assist data analysis for QA/QC.
• Report hazards and incidents per company policies.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment and follow Safety policies.
• Contribute to site EHS and ESG performance.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

MS Office

Following instructions

Tools

XRF

ICP

BET analyser

Particle size analyser

Analytical balances

Job description

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Laboratory Technician

Laboratory FullTime Technical Vidalia, LA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1057

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Syrah Technologies LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Syrah Resources Limited, an Australian-based industrial minerals and technology company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Syrah Technologies is developing the Group’s processing facility in Vidalia, Louisiana, with the intention of establishing a core ex-Asia supply chain position for quality battery material.

Based at the Vidalia facility, an opportunity exists for an experienced Laboratory Technician to contribute to a dynamic project start-up environment and gain exposure to the rapidly growing lithium-ion battery industry.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Analysing inbound raw materials and reagents to determine compliance with specifications.
• Analysing products manufactured in the Vidalia facility to determine compliance with applicable specifications. Products include unpurified spherical graphite, by-product fines, purified spherical graphite (PSG), coated PSG, and carbonized leach purified graphite (CLP).
• Operating and calibrating a wide array of laboratory analytical equipment including a particle size analyser, analytical balances, XRF and ICP based devices for elemental analysis, and a BET surface area analyser.
• Conducting less automated laboratory procedures such as pH measurement, titrations, purity by loss on ignition, etc.
• Assisting the Laboratory Superintendent and operations team with laboratory-based experiments to help in operational troubleshooting and/or process optimization.
• Entering measurement data into the relevant databases and assisting where needed with data analysis to support the plant QA/QC systems.
• Report all hazards, incidents, and near misses in line with Company policies and procedures.
• Continually monitor the laboratory environment to ensure the safety of yourself and other employees.
• Comply with the Company’s Policies, operating procedures, and Code of Conduct at all times.
• Assures compliance with corporate Safety, Health & Environmental rules, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to site EHS and ESG performance by engaging and working collaboratively at all levels.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ year of previous experience in a technical laboratory role, preferably within the Chemical Manufacturing (or related) industry.
• Proven exposure to and use of safe systems of work – e.g., risk management & incident reporting.
• Ability to follow instructions and work according to production schedules.
• Intermediate computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Ability to work in a team environment and share information as required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment and background check.