LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Syrah Technologies LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Syrah Resources Limited, an Australian-based industrial minerals and technology company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Syrah Technologies is developing the Group’s processing facility in Vidalia, Louisiana, with the intention of establishing a core ex-Asia supply chain position for quality battery material.
Based at the Vidalia facility, an opportunity exists for an experienced Laboratory Technician to contribute to a dynamic project start-up environment and gain exposure to the rapidly growing lithium-ion battery industry.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Analysing inbound raw materials and reagents to determine compliance with specifications.
- Analysing products manufactured in the Vidalia facility to determine compliance with applicable specifications. Products include unpurified spherical graphite, by-product fines, purified spherical graphite (PSG), coated PSG, and carbonized leach purified graphite (CLP).
- Operating and calibrating a wide array of laboratory analytical equipment including a particle size analyser, analytical balances, XRF and ICP based devices for elemental analysis, and a BET surface area analyser.
- Conducting less automated laboratory procedures such as pH measurement, titrations, purity by loss on ignition, etc.
- Assisting the Laboratory Superintendent and operations team with laboratory-based experiments to help in operational troubleshooting and/or process optimization.
- Entering measurement data into the relevant databases and assisting where needed with data analysis to support the plant QA/QC systems.
- Report all hazards, incidents, and near misses in line with Company policies and procedures.
- Continually monitor the laboratory environment to ensure the safety of yourself and other employees.
- Comply with the Company’s Policies, operating procedures, and Code of Conduct at all times.
- Assures compliance with corporate Safety, Health & Environmental rules, policies, and procedures.
- Contribute to site EHS and ESG performance by engaging and working collaboratively at all levels.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
- 1+ year of previous experience in a technical laboratory role, preferably within the Chemical Manufacturing (or related) industry.
- Proven exposure to and use of safe systems of work – e.g., risk management & incident reporting.
- Ability to follow instructions and work according to production schedules.
- Intermediate computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
- Ability to work in a team environment and share information as required.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment and background check.
Modified Dupont Shift Schedule