Chemical Technician
Are you looking to get your foot in the door as a Chemist? The Doe Run Company is seeking a Chemical Technician to prepare and analyze samples on a daily basis to provide accurate and timely results. This position is located in Viburnum, MO in the beautiful Mark Twain National Forest.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, run and report on production samples.
- Gather sample data from production work areas and perform appropriate tests.
- Set up and maintain lab instruments according to established standards.
- Ensure analysis of samples meets quality standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
- One to three years of experience as a chemist or chemical technician.
- Associate’s Degree in Chemistry or a related field; or equivalent experience.
- Environmental safety and health rules and regulations training.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.) and PeopleSoft.
- Basic knowledge of quality control standards.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Frequently required to wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to, a respirator, hearing protection and eyewear, and work near moving, mechanical parts.
- Occasionally exposed to extreme cold.
- Exposed to moderate noise levels.
- Regularly requires standing, walking, reaching with hands/arms, and repetitive movement.
- Frequently requires grasping and pushing; occasionally requires feeling attributes of objects, driving, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
- Requires clarity of vision, precise hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
- Regularly required to lift up to 5 pounds.
- Frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds.
Based in St. Louis, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and one of the largest integrated lead producers in the Western Hemisphere. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run has facilities in Missouri, Washington and Arizona and operates one of the world's largest, single-site lead recycling facilities, located in Boss, MO. Using innovative mining techniques, Doe Run skillfully taps one of the largest lead deposits in the world.
As stewards of the mineral resources in our care, we strive to provide premium services and products to people who share our belief in enhancing the quality of life. You may view our sustainability report located at http://sustainability.doerun.com/.
All health and welfare benefits as well as 401K are effective on your start date! In addition, we offer tuition reimbursement to help you grow and develop within our organization with ample opportunities for advancement.
The Doe Run Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please click on the following links: About the EEO law and EEO law supplement.