What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at Garfield Refining?
Garfield Refining is a 130 -year-old precious metal refinery located in Philadelphia, PA. A leader in precious metal refining, Garfield provides award-winning refining solutions to the dental, jeweler, pawnbroker, and manufacturing industries. We believe that recycling is essential and pride ourselves on driving industry leading practices, serving generations of customers, and doing our part to keep precious metal out of landfills. Beyond that, we are a family business that values our culture and strives to balance profitability with sustainability to ensure that we will be in business for another century.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Lab Technician who enjoys hands-on work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in producing accurate results. In this role, you’ll support our lab operations by preparing samples, performing testing procedures, and helping ensure timely assay results.
What You'll Do:
- Prepare samples for analysis according to established procedures.
- Perform analytical testing and assays.
- Record and maintain accurate tests results.
- Assist with sample tracking and data entry.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and assist with routing calibrations and preventative maintenance.
- Follow established quality control procedures to ensure accurate and reliable results.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused laboratory environment.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field is preferred but not required;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) with all levels of the organization;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities;
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating with cross-functional teams;
- Experience working in a laboratory or manufacturing environment;
- Commitment to maintaining quality, accuracy and safety standards.
Why Work with Us:
- Full-time position
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability plans for employees and their family members
- Paid Time Off
- 401(K) employer contributions