Core Services Technician

ALS Global • Reno, NV

2d • 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.

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
• Eligibility to work at ALS: 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