Within the Sample Preparation Department, the Sample Preparation Technician will work with client samples and prepare them for analysis in our labs.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ringing, sieving (including International Soils), crushing, splitting under direct supervision;
• Loading and unloading drying ovens under supervision;
• Maintain own production logs;
• General cleaning duties for basic lab cleanliness;
• May assists with layout duties/tasks;
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality;
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Good hand-eye coordination;
• Good organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
• Basic alpha/numeric comprehension;
• Basic English communication skills (written and verbal).

Physical Demands

• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks;
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs;
• Be cleanly-shaven in order to wear protective equipment.
• Wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as dust masks, gloves etc., when required;
• Ability to stand for a full shift;
• Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities;
• Please note that ALS operates 24/7 and will require day, afternoon, and graveyard shift work including weekends.