Lab/QC Technician

RESPECT to people, COURAGE to be pioneers and raise the bar, and always demonstrating INTEGRITY and authenticity. Do these core values align with yours? If so, Lhoist North America may be the place for you! We are a company that believes our people make it happen and rewards talent by offering opportunities to further develop your knowledge and interests. Within our organization, we offer safety first environments, collaboration across teams, diverse and inclusive workspaces all while challenging each other to grow.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

Quality Control Testing

• Organizes and executes daily testing schedule.
• Performs daily calibration validation for lab instruments and balances.
• Processes incoming samples, tests per procedures for each product.
• Reviews results and alerts management to out of spec conditions.
• Enters results into Quality Database accurately and timely.

Customer Support

• Collects, validates, and sends out requested samples to customers.
• Processes results and prepares COA's for shipments.

Inventory Management

• Tracks inventory of supplies required for sampling and testing.
• Communicates to management when supplies need to be re-ordered.
• Manages retained sample storage and turnover according to policy.

Quality System

• Support the implementation of the Quality System.
• Identify when SOP's and Quality documentation requires revision and participate in revising the documents along with management.
• Support the implementation of the SQF program.
• Maintain and improve quality and sample database
• Work and collaborate with team members and colleagues to implement improvements in the quality department.

Safety

• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment consistent with 5S.
• Complete daily workplace exam and communicate all unsafe conditions immediately to management and team members.
• Properly dispose of any lab waste in environmentally responsible way.
• Responsible for minor repairs on laboratory equipment and preventative maintenance
• Wear correct PPE for task at hand.
• Attend safety meetings as required.
• Ensure all chemicals used are labeled, all potential hazards understood, and SDS readily available.
• Comply with all company, local, state, and federal safety policies.

Training

• Provide on-the-job training to others regarding lab procedures, as assigned.
• Verify on-the-job training of others, as assigned.
• Support corporate level development of quality and quality data systems.
• Provide training in approved quality and quality data systems.
• Educate team members about plant quality control, assurance, awareness, and auditing.
• Ensure test methods and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated.

Recordkeeping and Compliance

• Ensure federal, state, and local agency compliance standards.
• Maintain and support data in compliance with the quality system.
• Compile non-conformance data, including customer complaints to provide specific and global recommendations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

ATTRIBUTES:

• While infrequent, production requirements periodically require working hours outside of regularly scheduled shifts.
• Must be capable of working any shift, on-call, overtime, or seven days a week, if needed.
• Must be willing to be hands-on and not afraid to perform other work assigned to help the team to be successful.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• General Computer skills
• Strong attention to detail and self-starter.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meeting all required deadlines.
• Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs.
• Must have the ability to work independently to meet all required deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and must be able to work independently.
• Ability to complete required paperwork and mathematical assignments in a scientific format.
• Demonstrated ability to enter and retrieve data from MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
• Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations.
• Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, noise, and dust.
• Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
• Will be working in both an office environment and in a mineral processing environment.
• The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Metallic Particles.
• The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing, and sitting.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED. Associate degree in chemistry, biology, or Engineering or demonstrated skills and ability and/or equivalent work experience in the field is desired.

PREFFERED EDUCATION:

• BA/BS degree in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physical Science, Chemical Engineering, and/or related field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 1- 3 years of related experience through intern, co-op or actual work experience in mining, manufacturing or laboratory environment.

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE:

• 2-4 years of proven laboratory experience in mining, manufacturing or laboratory environment.

Lhoist North America offers a very competitive salary package that includes but is not limited to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, vacation, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with Lhoist North America 401K retirement savings options which includes an employer match. Lhoist North America also recognizes the importance of continuing education by offering Educational Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and professional growth.

Here at Lhoist North America, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all individuals and strongly support diversity in our workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone, and we are committed to treating everyone in a fair and equitable manner. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.