Metals Prep Technician
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.
Imagine your future with us!
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.
Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.
Metals Prep Technician
The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for performing metals sample digestions, ICP prep and analysis, Mercury prep and analysis and ICP-MS prep and analysis.
About you
- Responsible for performing metals sample preps and digestions.
- Run ICP, ICP-MS and mercury instrumentation.
- Preform data interpretation and reporting.
- Maintain, troubleshoot and repair instruments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to work as a team, be a team player and support fellow co-workers.
- Diligent work ethic.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Motivated and fast paced personality.
- Multi-tasking, good decision maker, goal oriented.
- Must be dependable.
- Able to learn new software/computer systems for inventory management.
- Recognize and maintain safe working conditions. Follow PPE policies. Handle hazardous material appropriately and safely.
- Maintain a clean, orderly work environment.
- Ability to work overtime when needed.
- B.S. Preferred or 2 years laboratory experience.
Physical Demands
- Able to speak and hear clearly while communicating with staff, management and clients.
- Dexterity in hands and fingers to operate computer and instrumentation.
- Average vision and able to see to read reports and operate instrumentation.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, and lift for 100% of an 8+ hour day.
- Ability to work overtime when needed.
- Able to lift up to 50+ lbs
Working at ALS
Our people drive our success at ALS.
We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible, and rewarding career that has a positive impact on our people, the planet, and the communities where we work.
Our benefits include
- Structured wage increases
- Comprehensive benefit package (including: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs, access to company perks)
- Additional vacation days for years of service
- Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
- Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)
Everyone matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving and maintaining a workforce which reflects and affirms the diversity of our society.
ALS is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
EOE AA Minority, Female, Veteran, Individuals with Disabilities
ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
