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Core Sample Technician Job Description Within the Sample Preparation Department, the Sample Preparation Technician 2 will work with client samples and prepare them for analysis in our labs. Responsibilities + Perform tasks such as ringing, sieving (including International Soils), crushing, and splitting under direct supervision. + Load and unload drying ovens under supervision. + Maintain personal production logs. + Conduct general cleaning duties to ensure basic lab cleanliness. + Assist with layout duties and tasks as needed. + Handle compositing, screen metallics, and special handling requests. + Inspect equipment and notify tenured employees if adjustments are required. + Ensure analytical quality is maintained. + Observe established safety regulations and comply with all health and safety policies and procedures. + Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Skills + Good hand-eye coordination. + Strong organizational skills. + Ability to work independently or as part of a team. + Basic alpha/numeric comprehension. + Basic English communication skills, both written and verbal. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in a mineral lab or manual labor in a warm environment. + Ability to match numbers accurately. + Comfortable wearing PPE and a respirator. + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. + Ability to work in an environment that is not temperature controlled. + Minimum of 3 months (90 days) work experience in a commercial mineral laboratory or sample preparation. Work Environment The work schedule includes four 10-hour shifts: Wednesday to Saturday or Sunday to Wednesday, from 5:30am to 4:00pm. The work environment may be hot and dusty, requiring manual dexterity for repetitive tasks. Employees must be comfortable with the physical demands, including lifting up to 50lbs, and must wear appropriate PPE including respirators. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.39 - $18.39/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Tucson,AZ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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Temporary work, Work experience placement, Shift work, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday,

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