Research Technician

We are Doe Run- a natural resource company sustainably managing the minerals in our care.
$20.12/hour
5% targeted monthly bonus.
Insurance benefits start day 1.
80 hours vacation after 90 days (prorated if hired August 1st).
On-the-job training.
Career growth opportunities.

The Doe Run Company is seeking a Research Technician to conduct specific chemical and metallurgical tests in laboratory, piloting, and plant settings, ensuring accurate data collection and observations. This position will be located at BRR Cable/ Pallet in Viburnum, MO for our Exploration and Development Division.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in chemical and/or metallurgical testing.
• Experience working with mechanical equipment with preference in lab/piloting setting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of technical processes and procedures with attention to detail.
• Ability to think critically and problem-solve regarding technical work.
• Familiarity with chemical handling.
• Intermediate metallurgical testing skills preferred.
• Ability to use and maintain equipment, troubleshoot errors and malfunctions.
• Intermediate computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Must have understanding of environmental safety and health rules and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Run tests for the purpose of calculating recoveries. Calculate recoveries based on test results.
• Conduct/maintain laboratory, piloting, and plant experiments and equipment.
• Set up experiments and collect data/samples in lab and plant settings.
• Create spreadsheets, graphs, and reports on tests run for different projects.
• Collect, document, prepare and submit samples to the analytical lab.
• Provide experimental feedback and results through verbal communication and written reports.
• Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS (environmental, health, and safety) policies, procedures, and best practices; support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment, Physical & Lifting:

• Occasionally required to wear a respirator, frequently required to work near moving mechanical parts, frequently required to work in wet, humid conditions (non-weather), outdoor weather conditions, and vibration. Exposed to moderate noise levels and must use ear protection at times. Rarely required to work in extreme heat (non-weather) and extreme cold (non-weather).
• Frequently requires talking, hearing, grasping, standing, and walking. Occasionally requires sitting, feeling attributes of objects, and reaching with hands/arms. Rarely required to push, drive, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb and make the repetitive movement. Requires clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Requires hand-eye coordination and the ability to judge space distance.
• Frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds; rarely required to lift up to 75 pounds.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and a global provider of lead, copper, and zinc concentrates. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run operates the Resource Recycling facility, one of the world’s largest, single-site lead recycling centers, located in Boss, Missouri. The company also owns six operating mines in one of the world’s largest lead mining districts, also in Missouri: Brushy Creek, Buick, Casteel, Fletcher/West Fork, Mine 29/Viburnum and Sweetwater. The Doe Run Company and its subsidiaries deliver products and services necessary to provide power, protection, and convenience. Doe Run has operations in Missouri, Washington, and Arizona. For more information, visit www.doerun.com. 

Doe Run is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. 

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