Laboratory Technician - Quality Control

at  Compass Minerals

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 6 months of laboratory experience
• Some college/university training (Chemistry, Science, Chemical Engineering)
  Qualifications

WHAT WILL YOU LIKE ABOUT US?

• Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package along with medical, dental, vision, disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
• Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, paid sick and personal floating days.
• Prepare for your Future: Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match and contribution.
• Shared Core Values: Our employees share five Core Values in all we do: Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Value Creation and High Performance.
• Safety: We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment as we strive toward Zero Harm for our employees, customers and communities.
• Meaningful Work: What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. We responsibly transform Earth’s natural resources to deliver products that help keep people safe, feed the world and enrich lives
• Growth and Development: Our development programs help our employees meet their personal growth goals and are a key driver in our company’s growth.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING TO THE ROLE?

• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to follow detailed oral and written directions,
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations and calculate metric weights and volumes
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) and the ability to respond promptly to customer needs.
• Ability to perform sample collection in an underground environment, and to learn and apply specialized laboratory techniques and procedures

Essential Job Functions: Include but are not limited to the following: (Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time.)

• Process sample collection and quality laboratory duties - includes chemical, physical and particle size analysis
• Logs samples, creates labels, prepares and transports samples
• Analyzes and reports test results
• Maintains quality control records for all stages throughout the sampling process
• Maintains confidentiality of records
• Administration and clerical duties: filing, recordkeeping, data entry into computer database, distributes test results
• Maintains cleanliness of laboratory surfaces and ensures hazardous waste is disposed of in accordance with Compass Minerals’ waste management plan.
• Perform other related duties as required