Laboratory Technician

Harsco Environmental

Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harsco’s expertise in mineral materials.

General Description: Under general supervision is responsible for performing a variety of routine laboratory tests in support of production and R&D efforts. Some travel is required.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Harsco Lab Technician is responsible for assisting the Quality Dept. in the overall quality of all products produced at various Harsco sites by assisting or performing the following responsibilities:

• Pre-qualification sampling/testing on new raw materials.
• Performing in-line and final product testing.
• Assisting in purchasing, cleaning and maintaining of all lab supplies and equipment.
• Assisting with the upkeep of the Calibration system.
• Assisting to maintain all quality records.
• Perform sample preparation and shipment of samples to approved supplier laboratories.
• Provide testing and analytical support of Metal and Aggregates sales at various sites.
• Support in set-up and training of certified lab technicians/labs at any future DOT certified Aggregate sales sites.
• 9. Other duties as necessary.

Level of education required: Minimum - High School Diploma

Preferred – PennDOT Certified Aggregate Technician. Some College is helpful in the chemistry or engineering fields. Work related experience in the quarry, mineral or coal processing fields is helpful. Work related experience as a lab technician is desired. A statistics background and computer experience is needed.

Specific skills/experience needed: Strong math, computer, and organizational skills are necessary. Minimum 5 years work experience. Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs.

“We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, handicap, family status, domestic partnership or civil union status or any other characteristic protected by law. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.”