Sample Prep Technician

Sample Prep Technician

Location Wartburg – Tennessee

Permanent 

Full Time

 

 

About Heraeus

Solutions from the Heraeus Group provide faster internet, rid water of germs, and keep hearts beating in time. As a family-owned global technology group headquartered in Hanau, Germany, we combine materials expertise and technological leadership to create the most diverse products, all with one thing in common: World-class quality.

About Heraeus Precious Metals

With more than 350 years of experience in precious metals processing, Heraeus Precious Metals is the world's leading provider of innovative products and services, such as precious metals trading and recycling. Our products are used in a wide range of industries, for example to reduce climate killers such as nitrous oxide and methane and in the form of pharmaceutical ingredients for the treatment of cancer.

Our innovative strength is driven by our 3,000 employees in more than 15 countries, who work passionately with our partners to develop pioneering and sustainable solutions.

We are aware of our responsibility towards people and the environment and have set ourselves ambitious CO₂ targets. Sustainability is at the heart of all our business activities.

 

Sample Prep Technician (2nd shift)

The primary responsibility of this position is to perform assigned fine sampling activities, according to Wartburg SOP and industry standards including daily calibration, weight verification, inspection, and documentation associated with all laboratory activities and equipment. 

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Work efficiently to assure on time delivery of sample to internal or outside lab to support customer service and on-time settlement efforts.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and professional work area. 
• Utilizes computer software including but not limited to SAP, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel 
• Maintain daily verification log of lab balances, scales and XRF equipment.
• Performs all daily lab sample testing; execute customer specific sampling plan and practice good documentation practice in data entry. 
• Responsible for compliance to the described material processing plan to meet the needs of the lab.
• Maintains accurate documentation of all samples processed in the lab. 
• Uses SAP, HEROs Software to execute and record sample parameters and test results. 

What is required for this role:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. 
• Well-organized and self-directed.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills required. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Attention to detail.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
   

Curious? Apply now!

We look forward to receiving your documents via our online application portal - even if you don't meet all the requirements, but have good reasons why you are still the right fit for this role!

Any further questions?

Our Recruiting Team is happy to assist you by email: hrdirect-americas@heraeus.com. Or visit us at www.heraeus.com/careers.