Laboratory Technician, Flotation Met

Job Description
Laboratory Technician, Flotation Met - 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
Laboratory Technician, Flotation Met
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
Laboratory Technician, Flotation Met,
working under the supervision of the Lab Manager, will perform tasks as assigned per project manager such as receive and prepare samples to conduct laboratory testing as requested by the client. There will be a key focus on flotation testing, with responsibility for materials testing processes, handling and preparing samples, and providing written analysis in a laboratory environment.

The ideal candidate for the
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:
Sample Preparation

• Shipping/Receiving
• Sieving
• Compositing
• Crushing/Splitting
• Pulverizing/Homogenizing
• Weighing

Metallurgy

• Grind Calibrations
• Gravity Separation
• Laser Sizing
• pH/Redox Readings
• Dewatering/ settling/filtration
• Rheology/Viscosity
• Flotation Testing
• Cyanide Leaching
• Reagent Preparation
• Column Leaching

Assay

• ICP
• Dilutions
• Atomic Absorption
• Inputting Data

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:

• High school Diploma or GED required
• Attention to detail
• Some Experience in Flotation Testing
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Technical writing
• Analytical thinking skills

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Previous applicable metallurgy laboratory experience is preferred

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. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity
Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email or call option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

• Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.