Laboratory Technician, Jr

SGS; Fruitland (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Navajo North Coal Lab in New Mexico is seeking a Laboratory Technician – Junior Minerals to perform routine tests under supervision, contributing to quality control and product development.

You will prepare subsamples, weigh and digest samples, operate lab equipment, maintain records, and ensure safety and cleanliness. The role involves working 12-hour rotating shifts and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Some laboratory experience is an asset
• Science related study is an asset
• No experience required, unless required by state law

Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory testing under SOPs and methods.
• Prepares a representative subsample from client samples using specified methods.
• Weighs and digests samples for analysis using appropriate equipment.
• Receives, sorts, logs client samples, and prepares labels.
• Archives, returns, or disposes of client samples per procedure.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly QA/QC checks on equipment.
• Maintains clean, safe work environment and follows PPE protocols.
• Operates and maintains laboratory apparatus and related equipment.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some laboratory experience

Science related study

No experience required unless required by state law

Job description

Job Description

The Technician, Laboratory Junior Minerals under immediate supervision performs routine laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development by performing the following duties.

Job Functions

• Performs routine laboratory testing, following relevant company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and methods.
• Prepares a representative subsample from client sample that meets specific requirements using defined methods (Dry, Crush, Pulverize, Seive, Mix, Riffle Split, etc.).
• Weighs and digest samples for analysis, using relevant equipment.
• May complete and maintain laboratory reports.
• Receives, sorts and logs client samples into the data base, and prepares samples’ labels.
• Archives, returns, or disposes of client samples as per established procedure.
• Prepares monthly composites.
• May performs daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment.
• Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment.
• Performs general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory.
• Ensures all equipment and containers are organized and cleaned before and after use.
• Ensures all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn as required.
• Ensures compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures.
• May also have preparation or field responsibilities, as required by business needs.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Some laboratory experience is an asset
• Science related study is an asset
• No experience required, unless required by state law

Licenses and Certifications

• A valid and current Driver’s license may be required if the role requires driving a company vehicle. (Required)
• Must obtain 24-hour surface Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) certificate, training is available through SGS. (Required)

Location

• SGS Navajo North Coal Lab SGS Navajo North Coal Lab - Bing Maps south of Morgan Lake

Work Schedule

• 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends and holidays
• Days (7am to 7pm) Nights (7pm to 7am).
• Position requires occasional overtime

Equipment

• This job operates in a laboratory environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and phones.
• This role routinely uses sample prep equipment that may include Crusher, Bowl & Disc Pulverizing Mills, Pulverizers, Riffle Splitters, Gilson Sieve and Compressed Air.
• This role routinely uses laboratory equipment/instruments that may include Balances, Muffle Furnace, Calorimeters, Sulfur Analyzer, Ash Fusion Analyzer, TGA Thermo- Gravimetrical Analyzer and Compressed gases.

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Frequent
• Move or traverse: Occasional
• Sit: Frequent
• Use hands: Frequent
• Reach with hands and arms: Frequent
• Climb or balance: Occasional
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasional
• Talk/hear: Frequent
• Taste/Smell: Never
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Frequently 50 lbs

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.