Laboratory Technician

Description

• Work closely with Field Geologist and mudlogger, providing on-site support
• Responsible for quality assurance and control of analytical instrumentation and affiliated equipment, including leak checking, analyzing standards and blanks, instrument troubleshooting, and other lab related upkeep and maintenance
• Learn and execute procedures supporting data collection, data processing, interpretation, and report generation, while effectively communicating significant data changes to field and laboratory geologists
• Perform analysis of samples using multiple laboratory instruments, maintaining the field laboratory and liaising with various on-site and office personnel
• Perform analytical laboratory work in both the main laboratory located in Columbus, Ohio and in a field-based mobile laboratory environment
• Responsible for sample collection of drill cuttings, gas, and liquids while on-site in the field
• Provide support for sample preparation and transportation, ensuring sample integrity
• Learn and independently operate a range of analytical instrumentation and techniques for gas and liquid analysis in both the main and mobile chemistry laboratories, including gas chromatography, residual gas mass spectrometry, ion chromatography, and proprietary Koloma technologies

Requirements

• Experience and or willing to learn to work with highly specialized lab equipment
• Experience with quality assurance of data and troubleshooting
• 2-5 years’ experience of laboratory and field-based technical experience, including sample collection and analysis
• Experience with analytical instrumentation and laboratory procedures associated with water, rock, and gas samples, but training will be provided on the specific instrumentation listed in the Job Responsibilities section below
• Be able to drive a mobile lab trailer to and from sites
• Strong administrative skills, willing to liaise with staff at multiple levels on-site and in-office
• Experience handling hazmat materials/samples
• This role reports into Koloma's Columbus office and requires extensive field work and travel
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Chemistry, Engineering or related field

Benefits

• We offer industry-competitive compensation with significant stock option upside
• Koloma provides exceptional benefits including healthcare, vision, and dental and retirement plan
• Basic training in managing equipment will be provided

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance