Laboratory Technician

Holcim is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Ada, OK, responsible for collecting samples and conducting quality control testing to ensure product standards. The role involves examining physical and chemical properties, recording results, and assisting with customer service. A high school diploma is required, with a preference for a Bachelor's in Chemistry. The position emphasizes safety protocols and offers competitive benefits including salary, health insurance, and paid time off.
ABOUT THE ROLE

Collects samples and performs accurate quality control testing to ensure product quality. Provides verbal and/or written test results to management and production staff in a timely manner.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
• Examines laboratory and on site samples to determine their physical and chemical properties, using a variety of instruments and calculations to determine conformity.
• Performs various tests to make certain that samples meet required standards.
• Records, analyzes, certifies and prepares summaries of findings and test results using various databases.
• Assists with customer service issues by troubleshooting to determine reason for problem or complaint.
• Assists with customer service issues by troubleshooting to determine reason for problem or complaint.
• Exercise and encourage core values including but not limited to; developing self and coaching others by inspiration, integrity and empowerment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
• Additional duties as required

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Additional Education Preferred: Bachelor's degree

Field of Study Preferred: Chemistry
Required Work Experience: 0 - 2 years

Required Computer and Software Skills: Knowledge of Data Entry, Microsoft Word and Excel, SAP experience a plus

Additional Requirements:
• Use of various scales, compression machine, sieve shakers, ovens, aggregate decant machines, aggregate splitters, computer - may drive a vehicle.
• Excellent math skills
• Detailed oriented
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER
• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day