Metallurgist Laboratory Technician

Metallurgist Laboratory Technician - Tucson, AZ

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Metallurgist Laboratory Technician to join our Minerals team in Tucson, AZ.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Metallurgy and Materials Sciences.

Intertek Minerals provides geochemical assay and testing services, minerals inspection and trade services to support the minerals and mining supply chain globally from grassroots exploration to final product shipment.

With industry-recognized technical expertise and an established global network, Intertek offers end to end Total Quality Assurance across our clients' entire resource development chain.

What are we looking for?

The Metallurgist Laboratory Technician is responsible for materials testing processes, handling and preparing samples, and providing written analysis in a laboratory environment.

The ideal candidate for the Metallurgist Laboratory Technician role will have a desire to work in learning environment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and/or in a team setting.

Shift/Schedule: Standard office hours, Monday-Friday

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:


* The Metallurgist Laboratory Technician will report to the Laboratory Manager and is responsible for supporting lab operations on a day to day basis


* Handles the ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) scan


* Completes pulverization sample preparation


* Performs acid digestions and analysis


* Conducts bottle roll testing on samples


* Utilizes column testing techniques


* Documents results of testing and investigations in technical reports


* Other duties as assigned

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details.

The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:


* Bachelors in Metallurgy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering (required)


* 1+ years of experience (preferred)


* Basic understanding of leaching and flotation (required)


* Attention to detail


* Strong problem-solving and communication skills


* Technical writing


* Analytical thinking skills

Intertek: Total Quality.

Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts.

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