Lab Technician - Quality and Enviromental
Omya
- Location
- Onsite (Lucerne Valley, California)
- Compensation
- $35 - $39/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Omya, a global leader in specialty minerals and chemical distribution, is seeking a Lab Technician to support quality and environmental initiatives. The role involves performing laboratory tests, improving processes, and maintaining documentation within the R&D department.
Skills
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- 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
Leadership
- Can work under guidance to test and implement new methods and processes
Communication Skills
- Shares perspective on team challenges in a positive manner
- Actively participates in team and work group activities
Business Impact/Accountability
- Suggests process improvements and modifications to existing procedures, equipment, instruments or SHE to improve performance or capabilities
- Completes tasks in a timely manner
Sphere of Influence
- Within the team, focus on task-oriented activities
Intellectual Property and Documentation
- Recognizes value of intellectual property and assets (eg. Confidentiality agreements, good experimental documentation, etc.)
- Generates and logs data in support of IDF’s, patents, reports, and publications
People, Values, Ethics, and SHE
- 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
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Laboratory apprenticeship certificate or appropriate equivalent (High school diploma)
Experience
Some practical laboratory experience, either as part of a Laboratory Technician apprenticeship or in industry
Knowledge and skills
Independently performs standard or routine procedures including implementing modifications with minimal supervision
Pay: DOE. $35.00 to $39.00
Other requirements
- Good command of both oral and written local language is required
- Competency in English to understand company leadership presentations is necessary
- Rare travel may be required
- Proficiency in office and technical software (e.g. Microsoft Office 365).