Lead, Sample Preparation: Lab Ops & Training

ALS; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking a Sample Preparation Technician (P4) to supervise the Sample Preparation floor, ensure smooth operations, and train staff. The role focuses on adherence to client instructions and maintaining quality standards while coordinating with the Supervisor.

The successful candidate will have hands-on lab IT experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team in a fast-paced, dusty lab environment in North Las Vegas, NV.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years work experience in a commercial minerals laboratory or minerals sample preparation required.
• Forklift license/certification, or experience driving a forklift an asset.

Responsibilities

• Helps manage the process of sample preparation work flow as the samples arrive in the lab.
• Maintains shift production levels and ensures sample preparation work meets required turnaround time.
• Determines when client sample processing instructions are missing, incomplete or ambiguous.
• Maintains close liaison with Supervisors and other lab staff to ensure the smooth delivery of services to clients.
• Identifies and resolves internal and external problems when they arise.
• Responsible for training of sample preparation staff and monitoring performance.
• Organizes employee scheduling and shift work in consultation with the Supervisor.
• Helps with employee performance evaluations, discipline and other issues as they arise.
• Acts as backup for the Supervisors during vacation and other absences.
• Use correct methods in accordance with established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality.
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff management

Training staff

Lab computer skills

Organized

Quality & safety

Teamwork

English communication

LIMS/Webview/Office tools

Tools

LIMS

Webview

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

ALS is seeking a Sample Preparation Technician (P4) to supervise the Sample Preparation floor, ensure smooth operations, and train staff. The role focuses on adherence to client instructions and maintaining quality standards while coordinating with the Supervisor.

The successful candidate will have hands-on lab IT experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team in a fast-paced, dusty lab environment in North Las Vegas, NV.