Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Laboratory Technician

Kershaw, SC | Full-Time | On-Site

Reports to: Shift Supervisor

Turner Staffing Group is partnering with our client, a minerals testing laboratory in Kershaw, SC, to find a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician. In this role, you'll process client samples from preparation through analysis, playing a hands-on part in delivering accurate, high-quality results in a fast-paced lab environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys precise, methodical work and wants to build a career in laboratory and minerals testing operations.

What You'll Do

Sample Processing & Analysis

●      Prepare and process samples using approved digestion and dissolution methods, following documented lab procedures.

●      Perform primary crushing, riffle splitting, subsampling, sieving, compositing, and racking of samples.

●      Operate laboratory equipment, including Orbis crushers and LM2 pulverisers, in line with training and safe work procedures.

●      Accurately weigh and prepare samples for a range of analytical testing methods.

●      Work independently once trained, managing multiple jobs to meet operational priorities and deadlines.

Quality & Recordkeeping

●      Maintain accurate laboratory worksheets and update spreadsheets and tracking systems.

●      Support quality control efforts and escalate non-conformances following lab procedures.

●      Keep quality records current and aligned with the lab's quality management system.

●      Perform routine housekeeping and equipment maintenance to keep the lab clean and contamination-free.

Safety & Team Collaboration

●      Participate in daily pre-start meetings, shift handovers, and safety discussions.

●      Follow all safety procedures and correctly use personal protective equipment (PPE).

●      Identify and report hazards, and take appropriate action to reduce risk.

●      Support and mentor teammates, sharing knowledge as your experience grows.

What You Bring

●      High school diploma / Year 12 certificate or equivalent.

●      Prior experience in a minerals or analytical laboratory preferred, including sample preparation and lab data entry.

●      Familiarity with laboratory procedures, standards, and quality systems.

●      Strong attention to detail and solid basic lab bench skills, including accurate pipetting and contamination prevention.

●      Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills for recordkeeping and reporting.

●      Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.

●      Valid driver's license; forklift license a plus.

●      Comfortable working in a remote-site or rotating-roster laboratory environment.

Why This Role

●      Build hands-on experience in a specialized minerals testing laboratory.

●      Work with modern lab equipment and gain exposure to industry-standard quality systems.

●      Grow into more advanced technical and leadership responsibilities as you develop your skills.

●      Join a collaborative team environment with a strong focus on safety and quality.

Interested in learning more?

Apply today through Turner Staffing Group to be considered for this opportunity with our client.