Laboratory Technician - Reno, NV

Benelux•Sparks, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician is responsible for inputting, weighing, and processing clients’ incoming samples and supporting analytical laboratory operations. The role reports to the Laboratory Manager and involves carrying out analytical procedures according to documented SOPs and work instructions, maintaining equipment and supplies, preparing reagents, handling acid waste, and organizing samples. The technician must follow applicable occupational health and safety requirements, Bureau Veritas and High Grade Management System policies and procedures, and relevant ISO standards. The position involves chemical hazards and may occasionally require working in temperatures above 90°F.

Requirements

High school diploma or degree preferred.
Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft programs.
Ability to use the SORBY system.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds for 25 feet; the physical demands section also states the employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing, sitting for long periods, weighing, reaching, typing, handling objects or tools, talking, hearing, smelling, and frequent walking; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, or crawling.
Ability to work around chemical hazards and occasionally in hot conditions above 90°F.

Responsibilities

Comply with the OHS Act and Regulations, Bureau Veritas Group policies and procedures, High Grade Management System policies and procedures, and applicable 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 in accordance with documented SOPs and work instructions.
Calibrate balances and other equipment as needed, and support the proper functioning of analytical operations.
Use the SORBY system and basic computer programs, including Microsoft programs.
Calibrate and operate equipment and analyze samples using various analytical techniques.
Stock laboratory supplies and update the order list when supplies are low.
Prepare and refill laboratory reagents, including specified acids and other solutions.
Handle acid waste, including dumping and pumping.
Weigh and digest samples for various techniques, including gravimetric methods, precipitations, aqua regia, and salt fusions.
Perform fundamental laboratory tasks such as 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, filtering, precipitations, acid-waste disposal, inventory, and XRF.
Organize and properly place and store client samples.
Wash dishes according to 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, unsafe conditions, and nonconforming work, customer samples, or test data to the Laboratory Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.