Sample Prep Technician - Elko, NV
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About the Role
Bureau Veritas is hiring a Sample Prep Technician in Elko, NV to process customer samples following SOPs and safe practices. The role also involves driving to pick up samples and supplies.
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Responsibilities
- Process customer samples by following established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe practices
- Monitor the performance of Sample Preparation equipment
- Ensure adequate inventory of consumable supplies and chemicals
- Practice good housekeeping
- Operate vehicles in the company fleet for the purpose of picking up client samples and supplies
- Inspect the forklift and company vehicles prior to use and record inspections as required
- Ensure proper sample or supply pick up operations by completing required documentation such as Sample Chain of Custody
Requirements
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs for 10 feet
- Must be able to operate a forklift and pallet jack
- Must be able to work in dusty and noisy environment
- Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive company vehicles
- Submit to testing for silica exposure on a regular basis
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Job Summary
- This position will both work on the floor as a sample preparation tech (primary) and a driver when there is driving needed.
- Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Sample Preparation Technician is responsible for the processing of customer samples by following established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe practices.
- Work conditions include: sedentary work, as well as dusty and noisy work environment involving medium to heavy lifting (must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs for 10 feet) and repetitive tasks.
- There may be some exposure to flammable material and moving mechanical parts.
- Travel/driving for business purposes.
- Must be able to operate a forklift and pallet jack.
Job Responsibilities
- Comply with the OHS Act and Regulations, BV Group Policy and Procedures, Upstream Minerals Management System Policies and Procedures and ISO standards applicable to the Sample Preparation technician position.
- Act in a safe and professional manner and wear appropriate attire including the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Carry out Sample Preparation procedures in accordance with documented SOPs and other work instructions.
- Ensure proper functioning of Sample Preparation operations by monitoring the performance of the Sample Preparation equipment, ensuring adequate inventory of consumable supplies and chemicals, and practicing good housekeeping.
- Communicate general laboratory issues to the Branch Manager as appropriate.
- Report any deviation(s) from documented procedures to the Branch Manager.
- Report any unsafe condition(s) observed in the department to the Branch Manager.
- Report any non conforming work related to customer samples and associated test data to the Branch Manager.
- Submit to testing for silica exposure on a regular basis.
- Operate vehicles in the company fleet for the purpose of picking up client samples and supplies.
- Inspect the forklift and company vehicles prior to use and record inspections as required.
- Liaise with clients in a professional manner during sample pick ups.
Benefits
- Annual Incentive Bonus Plan
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Company matched Retirement plan
- Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
- Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Optional life and pet insurance
- EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs
- Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development
- Employee Discounts
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