What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician Lab position at Sibelco?
Job Title: Technician Lab - TSSR
Location:
SP Red Hill
About Us: At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
We have been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals for over 150 years.
Our work powers progress across industries such as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification.
We are proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
A Perfect Match? We believe building a successful career is a two-way journey.
We are looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you are seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations.
Together, we can shape the future.
Your Role: As part of the Commercial Laboratory Team, the Technician Lab role will empower you to support our commercial department by applying appropriate scientific tests and procedures to any sample submitted for testing and producing accurate, valid results as requested/required.
You will use a range of methods from standard and well-established routines to specially adapted processes.
Shifts: These shifts are second shift M-F between 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM with rare opportunities to fill in for alternative shifts and weekends.
Some flexibility may be necessary.
Your Responsibilities:
- Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures for mineral processing.
- Maintain laboratory procedure and process logs.
- Keep lab areas clean and safe at all times.
- Identify/eliminate existing and potential process contamination problems.
- Maintain absolute security of the lab areas at all times.
- Keep the supervisor apprised of all process problems and interruptions.
- Assist with construction and maintenance in the lab.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience in a laboratory setting or plant operations is preferred.
- A working knowledge of instrumentation, lab practices, and handling of chemicals is preferred.
- The ability to work with computers, software, and lab equipment is preferred.
- Fluency in the local language and written and spoken English.
Why Join Us? Sibelco is more than a workplace-it's a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration.
Here's what you can look forward to when you join our team:
- Meet Our People: Careers
- Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More
- Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities
We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.
