American Chemet Corporation · 5 hours ago
Lab Technician
East Helena, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expAmerican Chemet Corporation is seeking a Lab Technician to perform laboratory tests to determine the chemical and physical characteristics of materials. The role involves conducting tests, operating laboratory equipment, and maintaining safety protocols while ensuring quality control and product development.
AgricultureMining
Responsibilities
Conducts chemical and physical tests on materials for such qualities as chemical composition, purity, color, stability, density, and particle size
Sets up, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as ICP-OES, analytical balances, scales, AA spectrophotometer, colorimeter, surface area analyzer, and other equipment
Identifies raw material conditions by collecting material samples, visually inspecting, and preparing composite samples of raw materials for analysis
Collects and tests samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications
Records test results on worksheets and accurately enters results into a database
Accurately and clearly communicate results in appropriate formats to target audiences, both technical and non-technical
Interface with other company departments and individual plant personnel as needed to complete work in a safe and timely manner
Cleans calibrates and completes preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment
Prepare and standardize chemical solutions according to standard formulas
Prepare, package, and ship samples to customers according to all company policies and transport regulations
Maintain clean and safe work areas at all times
Special reports and analysis as assigned by Quality Control Supervisor
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one-year related experience or successful completion of on-the-job training recorded on the annual evaluation
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Windows, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook, ability to learn various instrument-specific software and databases
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; and stand while conducting laboratory and physical tests; use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, telephone, and also to weigh, manipulate, and titrate samples of products; hear and convey instructions, by phone or in person, to and from production and laboratory personnel
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms to sample materials; climb in or balance on containers of materials; and stoop or crouch to access chemical reagents and other laboratory equipment
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
The employee is frequently exposed to chemical fumes and airborne particles of copper or zinc dust
The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and works in high precarious places to sample materials; and toxic or caustic chemicals
Company
American Chemet Corporation
American Chemet Corporation is a mining & metals company providing cuprous oxide, cupric oxide, and copper oxide agricultural fungicides.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mark D Scott
CFO
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