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Description:
About the Position
Within the Sample Preparation Department, the Sample Preparation Technician 2 will work with client samples and prepare them for analysis in our labs.
Specific Responsibilities
• Ringing, sieving (including International Soils), crushing, splitting under direct supervision;
• Loading and unloading drying ovens under supervision;
• Maintain own production logs;
• General cleaning duties for basic lab cleanliness;
• May assists with layout duties/tasks;
• Handling compositing, screen metallics, special handling requests, etc.;
• Inspecting equipment and inform lead employee if adjustment is required;
• analytical quality;
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all health and safety policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Good hand-eye coordination;
• Good organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
• Basic alpha/numeric comprehension;
• Basic English communication skills (written and verbal).
Skills:
Sample prep, Laboratory, Sample receiving, production experience, Accessioning, Sample, Production
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Experience in a mineral lab or manual labor in a warm environment
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Required Qualifications
• Minimum 3 months (90 days) work experience in a commercial minerals laboratory or minerals sample preparation required.
Physical Demands
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time;
• Ability to work in a hot and dusty environment;
• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks;
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs; (occasionally lifting may exceed 50lbs and assistance is mandatory from either another employee or the lift assist equipment);
• Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities;
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
