Lab Technician- Sanchez

Job Description

Job Description

TC Sanchez Laboratory Technician

Pay rate: $20.00 

The primary responsibilities of a Sanchez laboratory technician are to carry out the tasks assigned to him/her by the Pilot Plant Technician(s), RAI Technician(s) or the designated supervisor(s), safely and efficiently. These tasks are varied, and you will be trained for each specific task you will be asked to perform.

The following list includes most of the tasks that are to be performed by the TC Sanchez Laboratory Technician. Most of these tasks will have a written procedure and will be preceded by training prior to starting any task.

Essential Job Functions  may include the following or other duties as assigned:

• Data entry
• Attend morning meeting/tailgates. 
• Sample Receipt and inventory Weigh and record
• Lab ID and sample labeling, LIMS
• Sample Preparation of Blasthole, leaching and concentrate material.
• Blending process/techniques
• Splitting process/techniques
• Agglomeration process/techniques
• Large and Small Rotary Spitter 
• Screening practices
• Wet Screen – Sweco Wet Screen – 8” Dry Screen - Gilson Dry Screen – Sweco
• Dry Screen – Ro-Tap
• Assist Sr. Technician(s) and Metallurgical Technician
• Filter samples Decant solutions (Buchner Funnel System).
• Sampling and filtering Fermentation Columns
• Titration sample prep
• HPLC sample prep
• AA sample prep
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Assist with/perform routine chemical and/or metallurgical analysis.
• Handle various chemical reagents safely.
• Dispose of all residues in a safe and prescribed manner.
• Monitor multiple assays at once.
• Collect and report results accurately.
• Assist others as requested or assigned.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Maintain PPE
• Routine maintenance tubing, pumps, columns etc.

Requirements / Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Minimum Education: HS Diploma/GED.
• Prior analytical laboratory, chemistry, or mining experience preferred but not required.  
• Must be able to utilize basic math skills to calculate dilution factors and solution concentrations quickly and accurately.
• Must have effective communication skills, as well as interpersonal, problem solving and basic math skills to perform routine calculations and recognize, correct, and inform others when quality control is out of range.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining the highest level of quality assurance and compliance.  
• Report to scheduled work shift and be fit for Duty.   
• Must be able to follow directions completely, accurately, and consistently.
• Must have strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel to develop and maintain spreadsheets reports, Data entry and other documentation.
• Must be able to interact successfully with all levels of staff, clients, and vendors.