Core Services Technician

ALS • Reno, NV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. ALS is a global leader in testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in a wide range of industries around the world. Using advanced technologies and innovative methods, we help our clients leverage data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world. Our people are the heart of our business, driving testing solutions and innovations to solve complex challenges and create lasting value for our clients. But most importantly, our people care – for each other and for the work we do. With over 20,000 team members across 70 countries, you’ll be part of a global network.

Requirements

• Good hand-eye coordination
• Good organizational skills
• Above average attention to detail & problem solving
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Basic alpha/numeric comprehension
• Basic item tracking knowledge and comprehension
• Basic English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Minimum of 3 months (90 days) work experience in a mine site or commercial laboratory preferred
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a hot and dusty environment
• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs; (occasionally lifting may exceed 50lbs and assistance is mandatory from either another employee or the lift assist equipment)
• Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities
• Be cleanly-shaven in order to wear protective equipment
• Must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work using a masonry saw, or work in a geological setting an asset
• Previous work as a Sample Prep Technician an asset

Responsibilities

• Cut drill core as directed by client using masonry or automated saw
• Review and interpret a ‘cut sheet’ and contextual information inside a core sample box
• Sample material from core boxes based on specified intervals
• Identify sample sequence and produce marked sample bags
• Maintain own production logs
• General cleaning duties for basic lab cleanliness
• Handle, stack, and store core sample boxes
• Maintain digital inventory of core sample boxes
• Additional Core Services tasks as needed such as Core Photography
• Inspect equipment and inform senior employee if adjustment is required
• Perform and maintain quality standards as set forth by ALS protocol
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures
• Will work on general Sample Prep duties/tasks as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.
• We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.
• Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed