Lab Analyst

Summary: Gopher Resource is focused on ensuring safety, quality, environmental, and production standards in their operations. The Lab Analyst role involves collecting and analyzing data to monitor production processes and providing support to troubleshoot lab instrumentation. Responsibilities: - Monitor systems to ensure developing problems are identified and resolved as quickly as possible - Test and analyze samples for sulfur content - Collect, prepare, and analyze smelting process samples - Collect, crush, prep, and analyze slag samples for TCLP analysis - Conduct total composition laboratory analysis on material and chemicals to include slag, carbon, sulfur analyzer (DOCs), desulf filtercake furnace feed samples (ICP-OES), and gravimetric moisture analysis of reverb furnace feed samples - Calibration and control checks of refining analytical instruments (SS-OES) and probes (pH, ORP) - Operate and check high-volume air monitors - Assist with the establishment of operating procedures for the laboratory and other areas of the company as needed - Advise shift managers on technical operating problems - Assist shift supervisor(s) and lead person(s) in training production staff on production, safety, and quality issues - Take immediate action when observing safety violations that are life threatening or pose risk of serious injury, otherwise, advise shift supervisor of safety and procedural violations or variances so the shift supervisor can take the appropriate action - Ensure cleanliness of laboratory - Participate in meetings, teams, and training seminars - Complete Inventory Management and escalate inventory deficiencies as needed - Troubleshoot ICP-OES and SS-OES as issues arise working in collaboration with the team and manager to determine root cause of the issue, and to resolve matters timely and efficiently - Perform all other related duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED from accredited school minimally required - Previous work experience in a laboratory or similar production operation - Ability to read and write with an average math skill set - Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal and non-verbal communications and team cooperation - Self-motivated, self-starter, ability to work well under pressure, and with a sense of urgency - Willing and able to wear respiratory protection directly against skin as well as other PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, boots, hearing protection) in hot work environment with or without reasonable accommodation Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field from accredited College or University preferred, but not required - Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred but not required - Previous experience in metals sample preparation preferred, but not required - Previous experience in ICP-OES and SS-OES analysis and maintenance preferred, but not required Required Skills: Laboratory experience, ICP-OES analysis, SS-OES analysis Important Skills: Chemistry knowledge, Data analysis Nice-to-Have Skills: Self-motivated, Team cooperation Benefits: Medical & pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Health savings account (HSA), Flexible spending account (FSA), Dependent care spending account, Life insurance, Disability programs, Telemedicine, Parental leave, Tuition support, Legal insurance, Identity theft protection, Gym membership discounts, EAP, 401(k) with a company match, Paid time off (vacation, personal, bereavement, holidays)