Laboratory Technician

About the Role

Laboratory work with chemicals and/or minerals and/or mineral formulations and/or products made therefrom using established and experimental laboratory methods. Responsible for logging in samples, entering data, and reporting data.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifies disconnects between laboratory test methods and expected results in the daily operation of specific projects, and modifies/elevates as determined by use of scientific or engineering methods.
• Can work under guidance to test and implement new methods and processes.
• Shares perspective on team challenges in a positive manner.
• Actively participates in team and work group activities.
• Suggests process improvements and modifications to existing procedures, equipment, instruments or SHE to improve performance or capabilities.
• Completes tasks in a timely manner.
• Within the team, focus on task-oriented activities.
• Recognizes value of intellectual property and assets (e.g., Confidentiality agreements, good experimental documentation).
• Generates and logs data in support of IDF’s, patents, reports, and publications.
• Consistently demonstrates the highest SHE standards and lives by the Omya values.
• Intervenes when inappropriate behavior is exhibited.
• Exposed to and pursuing Omya leadership attributes.
• May have role in coordinating ISO or safety activities for team or RND department.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office 365
• Word processing
• Excel spreadsheet applications

Qualifications

• High School diploma or Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Science, Engineering or Chemistry.
• Minimum 7 years of laboratory or relevant experience with High School diploma.
• Up to 4 years of laboratory or relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity to operate various tests on basic and complex lab equipment.
• Excellent computer and software skills.
• Good command of both oral and written English.
• Must possess current US employment authorization.