Laboratory Technician - Reno, NV

Bureau Veritas•Sparks, NV

About The Position

The Lab Technician is responsible for inputting, weighing, and processing clients’ incoming samples. The role carries out analytical procedures using documented SOPs and work instructions, supports the proper functioning of analytical operations, maintains laboratory supplies and reagents, handles acid waste, and keeps samples and work areas organized. The position reports to the Laboratory Manager and involves chemical hazards, use of personal protective equipment, and light to medium work. The employee must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds for 25 feet; the physical demands section also states that the employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The role may occasionally involve working in temperatures above 90 degrees.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds for 25 feet; the physical demands section also specifies lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft programs.
Ability to use the SORBY system.
Ability to perform the listed laboratory tasks and operate the listed laboratory equipment.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including prolonged standing and sitting, frequent walking, and occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, or crawling.
Ability to work around chemical hazards and occasionally in hot conditions above 90 degrees.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with applicable OHS Act and Regulations, Bureau Veritas policies and procedures, High Grade Management System policies and procedures, and ISO standards.
Work safely and professionally, wearing appropriate attire and required personal protective equipment.
Use laboratory balances, moisture machines, drying ovens, LOI ovens, annealing ovens, and other laboratory equipment.
Carry out analytical procedures according to documented SOPs and other work instructions.
Calibrate balances and other equipment as needed to support analytical operations.
Use the SORBY system and basic computer programs, including Microsoft programs.
Calibrate equipment, operate analytical techniques, and analyze samples.
Stock laboratory supplies and update the order list when supplies are low.
Prepare and refill laboratory reagents, including specified acids and other listed solutions.
Handle acid waste, including dumping and pumping.
Weigh and digest samples using methods such as gravimetric procedures, precipitations, aqua regia, and salt fusions.
Perform fundamental laboratory tasks, including sample weighing and preparation, moisture and LOI work, pH analysis, roasting, pre-igniting, metal rolling, tubing, Ytt spiking, sample storage and returns, density calculations, basic dilutions, salt fusions, filtering, precipitations, acid-waste disposal, inventory, and XRF.
Organize and properly place and store client samples.
Wash laboratory dishes using the correct procedures to ensure glassware is clean.
Follow strict procedures and maintain good housekeeping, including cleaning workstations before and after use and general laboratory cleaning.
Communicate general laboratory issues to the Laboratory Manager as appropriate.
Report deviations from documented procedures to the Laboratory Manager.
Report unsafe conditions observed in the department to the Laboratory Manager.
Report nonconforming work, customer samples, or test data to the Laboratory Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.