Laboratory Technician

at  Albemarle Corporation

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Job Description

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
• Function in and support team members
• Good organizational, communication and time management skills
• Quality focused with a high attention to detail
• Previous laboratory experience and/or experience in sample preparation, ICP-AES, GF-AAS, PSD and classical techniques is desirable and will be remunerated accordingly.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• A qualification/certificate in a scientific or related discipline
  We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Laboratory Team Leader, the Laboratory Technician is responsible for ensuring that analytical activities and associated tasks are conducted in a safe, professional, timely manner and in accordance with required policies and procedures.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organising assigned tasks to maximise laboratory efficiencies
• Managing and preparing samples for analysis
• Undertaking analyses with various analytical equipment and instrumentation as required
• Participating cooperatively in a team environment
• Identifying anomalies in analytical results, sample type and assisting with the investigations of non-conformances
• Performing required housekeeping duties
• Undertaking calibration and maintenance of equipment, consumables stock inventory control and assisting with other duties as required