Laboratory Technician - Mining Job at Locus Fermentation Solutions, Montgomery, TX

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  • Locus Fermentation Solutions
  • Montgomery, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description Overview: Locus Mining is seeking a Laboratory Technician to help develop the next generation of biosurfactant based products through innovative product development and application testing. Located in our Montgomery, TX laboratory, this is an important role for the future success of Locus Mining and will report to Locus Mining Director.

Wage: $20.00/hr. (overtime when needed)

Dayshift: 8a-4:30p

Key responsibilities are as follows:

1. After receiving internal training, run equipment in the lab (e.g., surface tension, XRF, foam analysis, contact angle, flotation, etc.).

2. Assist in biosurfactant characterization and formulations.

3. In charge of ore sample preparation (e.g., weighting, crushing, splitting, etc.) before hydrometallurgical testing

4. In charge of organizing used samples post-testing

5. Receive, catalogue, and store all ore samples received from global customers

6. Ensure that all safety and operational requirements are met for each lab equipment

7. Assist with maintaining/repairing lab equipment (when necessary, organize 3rd party equipment/lab item repair)

8. Log and report results of all sample preparation steps and data to metallurgists and Director

9. Assist with plant trials when needed.

10. Sample shipping and receiving tracking

11. Assist with writing/revising standard operating procedures (SOPs)

12. Assist with safety inspections and audits

13. Oversee the collection of hazardous waste by 3rd party

14. Understands that safety and environmental responsibility are major components of our principles. Must report all unsafe conditions and accidents immediately to Lab Manager and R&D Director.

Qualifications & Requirements:

1. High School degree. An associate two-year college program a plus.

2. 1+ years successful and progressive experience working in a laboratory a plus

3. Demonstrated experience in the mining and/or oil industry a plus

General Skills

1. Ability to problem solve and critically think through processes

2. Ability to follow procedures

3. Strong interpersonal skills including ability to communicate and to listen, as well as the ability to develop effective work relationships with others.

4. Strong organizational and time management skills

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to move through the warehouse 60% of the time and remain in a stationary position 40% of the time. The employee is required to consistently position self as appropriate to operate. The employee will occasionally lift and or carry up to 50 lbs. Employee will occasionally use computer, phone, copier and other office equipment in the course of a day.

Locus Fermentation Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Tags

Immediate start, Day shift,

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