Analytical Technician - Sparks, NV

Benelux•Sparks, NV

About The Position

The Analytical Technician processes customer samples by following established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe practices. The role works with chemical hazards and involves light to medium physical work, including lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds for 25 feet. The position reports to the Analytical Supervisor. The technician supports analytical operations by monitoring and maintaining instruments and equipment, calibrating and operating instruments, analyzing samples using various techniques, weighing and digesting samples, preparing reagents and standards, maintaining records, and ensuring consumable supplies are available. The role also requires communicating laboratory issues, procedure deviations, unsafe conditions, and non-conforming work to the Analytical Supervisor.

Requirements

Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds for 25 feet.
Ability to work in conditions involving chemical hazards.
Follow documented procedures and safe practices, including use of required PPE.

Responsibilities

Comply with applicable OHS legislation and regulations, Bureau Veritas group policies and procedures, Upstream Minerals Management System policies and procedures, and ISO standards.
Work safely and professionally, wearing appropriate attire and required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Carry out analytical procedures according to documented SOPs and other work instructions.
Monitor the performance of analytical instrumentation, including ICP-OES, AAS, CVAA, titrimetric equipment, balances, and microbalances, and maintain related records.
Calibrate and operate instruments and analyze samples using various analytical techniques.
Monitor weighing and digestion equipment to ensure it operates within defined parameters.
Weigh and digest samples for techniques including gravimetric, cyanide, selective leaches, aqua regia, and 4 acid determinations.
Maintain adequate inventory of consumable supplies, including standards, tubing, and glassware.
Prepare reagents and standards for instrument calibration and analysis, and maintain related records.
Practice good housekeeping.
Communicate general laboratory issues to the Analytical Supervisor as appropriate.
Report deviations from documented procedures to the Analytical Supervisor.
Report unsafe conditions observed in the department to the Analytical Supervisor.
Report non-conforming work related to customer samples and associated test data to the Analytical Supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.