Metallurgy Laboratory Technician

Intertek • Tucson, AZ

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Minerals team in Tucson, AZ. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Metallurgy and Materials Sciences.
Intertek Minerals provides geochemical assay and testing services, minerals inspection and trade services to support the minerals and mining supply chain globally from grassroots exploration to final product shipment. With industry-recognized technical expertise and an established global network, Intertek offers end to end Total Quality Assurance across our clients’ entire resource development chain.
The Laboratory Technician is responsible for materials testing processes, handling and preparing samples, and providing written analysis in a laboratory environment. The ideal candidate for the Laboratory Technician role will have a desire to work in learning environment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and/or in a team setting.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED required
• Attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Technical writing
• Analytical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

• Laboratory sample preperation experience is preferred
• Experience operating in a metallurgy laboratory is preferred

Responsibilities

• Receipt samples, Log in and sorting samples
• Crushing and splitting samples
• Completes pulverization sample preparation
• Performs test charges for testing
• Conducts bottle roll testing on samples
• Utilizes column testing techniques
• Documents results of testing and investigations in technical reports
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• 401(k) with company match
• generous vacation / sick time (PTO)
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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