Lab Technician - Quality and Enviromental

Omya • Lucerne Valley, CA

2d • $35 - $39

About The Position

The Lab Technician performs standard or routine laboratory procedures, implementing modifications with minimal supervision. The role identifies differences between laboratory test methods and expected results in project operations and modifies or escalates methods using scientific or engineering approaches. The technician may test and implement new methods and processes under guidance, suggest improvements to procedures and equipment, and generate and log data supporting IDFs, patents, reports, and publications. The role also contributes to team activities, supports SHE standards and Omya values, and may coordinate ISO or safety activities for the team or R&D department.

Requirements

• Laboratory apprenticeship certificate or appropriate equivalent, such as a high school diploma.
• Some practical laboratory experience, either through a Laboratory Technician apprenticeship or in industry.
• Ability to independently perform standard or routine procedures, including implementing modifications, with minimal supervision.
• Good command of the local language, both oral and written.
• English competency sufficient to understand company leadership presentations.
• Proficiency with office and technical software, such as Microsoft Office 365.
• Rare travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Identify disconnects between laboratory test methods and expected results in daily project operations, and modify or escalate them using scientific or engineering methods.
• Test and implement new methods and processes under guidance.
• Share perspectives on team challenges positively and participate actively in team and work group activities.
• Suggest improvements or modifications to procedures, equipment, instruments, or SHE practices to improve performance or capabilities.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Recognize and protect intellectual property and assets, including confidentiality and experimental documentation.
• Generate and log data in support of IDFs, patents, reports, and publications.
• Consistently demonstrate SHE standards and Omya values, and intervene when inappropriate behavior is exhibited.
• May coordinate ISO or safety activities for the team or R&D department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED