Corporate Lab Technician

Covia; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K with company match

Vacation + Paid Holidays

Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term

Job summary

Covia is seeking a Corporate Lab Technician to support the Technology & Applications Team at the Concord, NC location. You will perform a variety of laboratory tasks including sample preparation, testing, data analysis, and equipment maintenance, contributing to development efforts with strong attention to detail.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in chemistry or materials science, with 1 year of lab experience, and demonstrates strong analytical, verbal, and written communication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level equivalent in the minimum field and strong lab literacy.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct work safely following established procedures.
• Analyze data and generate reports.
• Maintain laboratory in clean working order.
• Maintain equipment, samples, and supplies.
• Understand chemical properties and hazards.
• Keep detailed research notebooks for results.
• Participate in continuous improvement of procedures and equipment.
• Train fellow employees on procedures and provide technical assistance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry or Material Science

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia's market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders.

Covia is looking for a dynamic Corporate Lab Technician who will have a positive impact on the Technology & Applications Team at its Concord, NC location. As a Corporate Lab Technician, you will support Technology and Application development by performing a variety of laboratory tasks, including sample preparation, testing, data analysis, and equipment maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in science and laboratory techniques, as well as excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct work in a safe and effective manner following established procedures.
• Analyze data and generate reports.
• Maintain laboratory in clean working order.
• Maintain equipment, samples, and supplies.
• Be familiar with the physical properties and potential hazards of required chemicals.
• Maintain research notebooks for recording and documenting work performed and results.
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement of the procedures, processes, and equipment.
• Properly train fellow employees in new and existing procedures as needed. Give technical assistance as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in chemistry, Material Science, or related field required
• 1 year of experience working in a lab setting or equivalent educational experience
• Must possess strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; specifically, Word and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team

Commitment to Our Culture

Our core values - Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage-guide our work every day and will help us achieve our vision: Covia is the leading minerals solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable customer success-ensuring a sustainable future for our company.

All Covia Team Members are expected to:

• Live the Life-Saving Rules
• Build high-performing work teams
• Focus on customers
• Demonstrate a growth mindset
• Do the right thing, always

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success. Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality, and respect within the workplace. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or military service, reserve or veteran status.

Benefits

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits - medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching
• Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances
• Employee Assistance Program

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.