Analytical Laboratory Technician

Analytical Laboratory Technician - Tucson, AZ

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, Flotation Met 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.

What are we looking for?

The Laboratory Technician, Flotation Met, working under the supervision of the Lab Manager, will perform tasks as assigned per project manager such as receive and prepare samples to conduct laboratory testing as requested by the client. There will be a key focus on assay testing, with responsibility 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.

Shift/Schedule: Standard office hours, Monday-Friday

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:

• Working under the supervision of the analytical lab manager, will receive and prepare samples to conduct acid digestions and chemical analysis. Data generated will be reported to the supervisors
• Maintain reagents inventories by ordering them from suppliers
• Prepare calibration standards for the instruments
• Conduct maintenance to the Lab equipment like carbon and sulfur analyzers, ICP OES, titrators and atomic absorption analyzer
• Conduct acid, cyanide, lime, and alkalinity titrations, and prepare solutions needed for this task
• Prepare paperwork for weighing and acid digestions

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry OR 5 years' experience working in an analytical laboratory
• Experience in using Atomic Absorption, ICP-OES, Carbon/Sulfer Analyzer is required
• Experience in acid, alkalinity, ferrous iron, and NaCN titrations is required
• Experience with acid digestions
• Experience reporting data to customers
• Must be able to work with a team of engineers and other members of the team
• Attention to detail
• Able to perform repetitive tasks
• Good customer service skills

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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* Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.