Sample Preparation Technician

ALS•Tucson, AZ

21h

About The Position

Within the Sample Preparation Department, the Sample Preparation Technician (P2) works with client samples and prepares them for analysis in ALS laboratories. The role includes processing samples, maintaining production logs, cleaning, assisting with layout tasks, handling special requests, and observing established quality and safety practices. Work may take place in a hot and dusty environment and involves repetitive manual tasks and lifting.

Requirements

Good hand-eye coordination.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Basic alphanumeric comprehension.
Basic English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
Ability to work in a hot and dusty environment.
Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, sometimes continuously; occasional lifting over 50 pounds requires assistance from another employee or lift-assist equipment.
Ability to sit at a desk and perform general office work, including periodic sedentary responsibilities.
Must be cleanly shaven to wear protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Ring, sieve (including International Soils), crush, and split samples under direct supervision.
Load and unload drying ovens under supervision.
Maintain personal production logs.
Perform general cleaning duties to maintain basic laboratory cleanliness.
Assist with layout duties or tasks as needed.
Handle compositing, screen metallics, special handling requests, and related tasks.
Inspect equipment and inform a senior employee if an adjustment is required.
Observe analytical quality requirements.
Follow established safety regulations and ALS health and safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.