Technician Lab

Sibelco Nordic Ab; Red Hill (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Sibelco is seeking a Technician Lab to support analytical procedures in the 24/7 Analytical Services Laboratories. You will prepare samples, run routine and non-routine analyses, and report results under supervisor guidance.

You’ll gain expertise with ICP instruments, laser particle sizing, and LIMS, while maintaining quality control and safety standards in a production environment.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples, conduct analyses, and report results.
• Maintain competence for routine analytical procedures.
• Operate and maintain Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Develop expertise with ICP spectrometers and laser particle sizer.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on laboratory instrumentation.
• Ensure quality control documentation and calibrations are performed.

Skills

Multitask

English proficiency

Local language fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Technician Lab Location: SP Red Hill

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.

For over 150 years, we've been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we're proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We're looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you're seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

As a part of the High Purity Quartz Analytical Lab Team the Technician Lab role will empower you to perform analytical procedures on routine and non-routine plant samples submitted to the Analytical Services Laboratories. The role will also perform other analytical procedures on research samples submitted to the laboratory as well as basic analytical research on a project basis at the discretion of his/her supervisor.

Your Impact in This Role

• Prepare samples, conduct analyses, and report results on samples submitted to the Analytical Services Laboratories.
• Acquire and maintain competence to perform all routine analytical procedures in the Standard Operating Procedures manual.
• Acquire and maintain expertise in the use of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Assist in the validation, revision, and development of analytical procedures.
• Develop expertise in the operation of the ICP spectrometers, laser particle sizer, and other instrumentation.
• Develop the expertise to troubleshoot and complete minor repair of the instrumentation used in the daily operations of the laboratory.
• Maintain analytical facilities and equipment according to the Laboratory Maintenance Plan.
• Maintain required quality control documentation and perform all required calibrations on instrumentation as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual.
• Evaluate all data for precision, accuracy, and conformity to established quality standards prior to reporting.
• Meet laboratory sample turnaround goals and other productivity objectives as defined by laboratory management.
• Maintain good housekeeping techniques to minimize sample contamination as well as keeping a safe work environment.
• Maintain vigilance for the elimination of unnecessary procedures, unsafe work methods, contamination control, etc. and report to supervisor for implementation or resolution.
• Perform project work as required by the activities within the Research and Development department and acquire the techniques and expertise to maintain competent records while performing this work.
• Conduct work safely and report safety problems to supervisor immediately for resolution.

This role supports the 24 hour/7days per week operation of the production facilities. In this role you will at times be required to work weekends. Schedule will consist of Four (4) 10 hour shifts, Friday - Monday 5pm - 3am

What You Bring to the Table

Sibelco prioritizes safety with 'Get to Zero,' our global safety improvement program. Eliminating injuries is our goal, centered on safe plants, systems, and behaviors.

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1-3 year's experience in a laboratory setting, laboratory coursework may substitute for experience.
• Seeking self-starter able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in the local language and written and spoken English.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Salary

Salary is to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace-it's a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here's what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers
• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More
• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.