Laboratory Technician – Metals & Materials Analysis

AM BIDCO OPERATIONS LLC dba MOVA Metals; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MOVA Metals is seeking a Laboratory Technician to monitor product quality, prepare chemical solutions, and calibrate instruments. The role requires safety focus and teamwork in a lab that supports the recovery of critical metals.

Responsibilities include data entry into Aptean Ross, sample management, and completing required certifications. This is an on-site, full-time laboratory position supporting production and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Chemical Technology, or two years of on-the-job experience in a laboratory or the equivalent.
• Working knowledge of sample preparation, dilution and analyses for ICP, Titrations, pH, XRF, TOC and other lab equipment.
• Basic math and chemistry skills, including calculations related to units of measure, volume-to-weight conversions, understanding stoichiometry and routine lab calculations such as dilutions and solution preparation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Basic experience in analytical chemistry‑based reporting, including clear and precise documentation of test results, data analysis, and interpretation in line with industry standards.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Innovative mindset and desire to see constant lab operations improvement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Prepare chemical solutions for products and processes following standardized formulas.
• Calibrate or verify calibration of equipment as defined in procedure for each instrument or test method. Record results.
• Maintain, clean, and sterilize laboratory instruments and equipment. Prepare workstation for next day’s samples.
• Store samples that must be retained and properly dispose or recycle test samples each week or end of shift set.
• Communicate issues with test results and equipment to lab supervisor or other management staff and assist with resolution.
• Report and request missing samples from production and warehouse as necessary.
• Prepare data and upload results to Aptean Ross (ERP System) on a daily basis as results are available.
• Receiving and successfully pass training for OSHA, LOTO, DOT, HAZMAT, NCCER, RCRA, Site-Specific Training and any other required certifications for the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

Analytical thinking

Innovation mindset

Education

Associates Degree in Chemical Technology

Two years of lab experience

Tools

ICP

XRF

pH measurements

Titrations

TOC

Job description

MOVA Metals is seeking a Laboratory Technician to monitor product quality, prepare chemical solutions, and calibrate instruments. The role requires safety focus and teamwork in a lab that supports the recovery of critical metals.

Responsibilities include data entry into Aptean Ross, sample management, and completing required certifications. This is an on-site, full-time laboratory position supporting production and quality assurance.