Laboratory Technician, Jr
Core
Performs routine laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for quality control, process control, or product development.
Role type
Junior laboratory technician (minerals/materials analysis)
Builds
Quality control data and product development insights for clients
Domain
Mining and materials testing
Required skills
Sample preparation, weighing and digestion, equipment operation, safety compliance, data logging, report maintenance, basic mathematics, logical reasoning
Preferred skills
Advanced English, intermediate mathematics, independent work
Technologies
Jaw Crusher, Bowl & Disc Pulverizing Mills, Pressure Filters, Riffle Splitters, Compressed Air, Bottle-top Dispensers, Eppendorf Pipettes, Balances, Muffle Furnace, Sulfur Analyzer, Compressed gases, ICP-OES
Responsibilities
Prepare representative subsamples using defined methods, weigh and digest samples for analysis, maintain laboratory reports, log client samples into database, perform QA/QC checks on equipment, ensure compliance with safety processes
Seniority
Junior, entry-level with supervision