Lead Analytical Laboratory Technician
Redwood MaterialsMcCarran, Nevada
Full Time
Posted June 26, 2025
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Job Description
A Lead Analytical Laboratory Technician responsible for overseeing and performing chemical, physical, and metallurgical analyses in a laboratory setting, supporting safety, quality, and operational goals within a sustainable materials company focused on recycling and battery supply chain innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the laboratory team in safety, quality, learning, and analytical methods.
- Perform routine and non-routine chemical, physical, and metallurgical analytical tasks.
- Manage daily operations of sample intake, prioritization, and auxiliary lab activities.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment and advocate for safety protocols.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper material packaging and labeling.
- Conduct sample analysis, verify results, and support data validation and documentation.
- Troubleshoot and manage repairs of laboratory equipment.
- Support method validation, documentation updates, and laboratory process improvements.
- Provide hands-on laboratory work daily, including sample handling and chemical analysis.
- Assist in onboarding, training, and acting as a subject matter expert for lab methods.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in science or related field and 2 years of related experience.
- Experience in laboratory settings, quality settings, or chemical production facilities.
- Experience in typical laboratory practices including waste handling, safe work practices, data management, good documentation practices, and experimental setup and execution.
- Experience with relevant test methods such as ICP-OES, auto-titration, X-Ray Fluorescence, tensile testing, material property testing, etc.
- Experience with sample preparation and analysis, chemical handling, and laboratory hazards.
- Demonstrates ability to perform basic chemistry math and calculations.
- Adept with data acquisition and analysis tools including Laboratory Information Management Systems and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to regularly lift 35 lbs.
- Comfortable wearing personal protective equipment including lab coats, coveralls, smocks, and respirators.
- Ability to work hands-on in the laboratory, including standing and operating equipment at a lab bench.
- Must be able to work in environments such as office, wet laboratory, chemical plant, outdoor test sites, with exposures to hazardous materials and electrical hazards.
- Willingness to work shifts including Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday, 6am to 6pm or 6pm to 6am, Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday, 6am to 6pm or 6pm to 6am, with shift differentials of 10% or 15% respectively.
- Full-time employment status.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation will be commensurate with experience
Work shifts include Sunday to Tuesday and every other Wednesday, 6am to 6pm or 6pm to 6am, with shift differentials of 10 or 15
Full-time position
Work environment includes office, wet laboratory, chemical plant, outdoor test sites
Physical requirements include working hands-on in the lab, standing, operating equipment, and lifting up to 35 lbs
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