Lab Technician (Chemical)

We are Doe Run, a natural resource company sustainably managing the minerals in our care.
$20.12/hour
5% targeted monthly bonus.
Insurance benefits start day 1.
80 hours vacation after 90 days.
On-the-job training with career growth opportunities.

Work schedule will be either Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5:30 PM, or Wednesday - Saturday 6 AM - 4:30 PM.

The Doe Run Company is seeking a Chemical Lab Technician to prepare and process laboratory samples for quality data results (production, exploration, R&D, and environmental samples) to support operational, customer, and regulatory standards.  This position is at the Quentin J Schmidt Lab in Viburnum, MO.

Education & Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience utilizing lab equipment (preferably as chemical technician). Or 3 months of experience and an associate’s degree.  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Proficient computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.), Databases, LIMS, and PeopleSoft.
• Basic knowledge of lab processes and the importance of sample prep and analysis procedures. 
• Proficient in completing the sample prep duties. 
• Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment, analysis procedures, and instrumentation. 
• Proficient in positive customer service and communication skills. 
• Proficient in organizational and time management skills. 
• Basic troubleshooting skills regarding lab analysis results and equipment. 

Responsibilities: 

• Prepare and process samples for quality data results on production, exploration, R&D, and environmental samples to support operational, customer, and regulatory standards.  Ensure data meets accuracy and quality requirements, maintaining proper documentation and data integrity for all assigned sample streams. 
• Record and maintain accurate analytical data and assay results in accordance with laboratory standards to support overall operational and leadership objectives. 
• Monitor and maintain test equipment and laboratory instruments, including conducting routine maintenance and troubleshooting under supervision, and ensuring equipment is accurate and ready for use.  
• Complete sample prep duties as needed. 
• Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS (environmental, health, and safety) policies, procedures, and best practices; support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Work Environment, Physical & Lifting:

• Frequently required to wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to, a respirator, hearing protection, foot protection and eyewear, and work near moving mechanical parts; occasionally exposed to extreme heat/cold(non-weather), wet/humid (non-weather) and outdoor conditions.  Exposed to moderate noise levels.

• Regularly requires standing, walking, reaching with hands/arms, and repetitive movement; occasionally requires grasping and pushing, feeling attributes of objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Requires clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

• Regularly required to lift up to 5 pounds; frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds; occasionally required to lift up to 75 pounds; Rarely required to lift up to 100 pounds

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and a global provider of lead, copper, and zinc concentrates. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run operates the Resource Recycling facility, one of the world’s largest, single-site lead recycling centers, located in Boss, Missouri. The company also owns six operating mines in one of the world’s largest lead mining districts, also in Missouri: Brushy Creek, Buick, Casteel, Fletcher/West Fork, Mine 29/Viburnum and Sweetwater. The Doe Run Company, and its subsidiaries deliver products and services necessary to provide power, protection, and convenience. Doe Run has operations in Missouri, Washington, and Arizona. For more information, visit www.doerun.com. 

Doe Run is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. 

All job offers are contingent upon the candidate's successful completion and clearance of post-offer drug screen, physical, and background check.  The background check includes verification of education, employment history, criminal record review.  The role may also require a motor vehicle driver record review and ATF explosives possessor clearance.