Custom Production Lab Assistant

Brief Benefits Summary:

· Generous PTO starting your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

· Medical & Dental: IV pays 100% of employee-only premiums plus a contribution toward dependents; includes HSA with employer contribution

· Life and Short-Term Disability: 100% employer-paid

· 401(k) with up to 4% match (eligible first of the month after 90 days)

· Voluntary add-on policies available: vision, additional life, accident, pet insurance, LegalShield

· Employee Assistance Program for you and your household

Work Authorization: US Work Authorization required. Inorganic Ventures does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Work Location: This position currently supports a hybrid work arrangement once the training period is completed. You must live within commuting distance from our Christiansburg, VA facility. 

 Summary 

Provide basic lab assistance to the Custom Value Stream department and other areas as assigned. 

Authority

 Incumbent has the authority to perform daily tasks/activities within established guidelines. Incumbent has the authority to stop work. This authority permits any employee at any level to halt a job or task when a hazardous situation appears imminent or they feel unsafe.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•   Uses established procedures to: 
•  Clean glassware/flasks 
•  Perform basic maintenance on analytical instruments 
•  Prepare leaching solution 
•  Leach consumables 
•  Refill consumable supplies 
•  Replenish concentrates used for the manufacturing of Custom products 
•  Bottle/label Custom pour-to-order solutions and Custom products 
•  Transport Custom pour-to-order solutions and Custom products to PD 
•  Organizing/purging old materials as necessary 
•  Organizing custom MEB retains 

 Miscellaneous support duties are to include 

•  Clerical duties organizing CoAs and SDS 
•  General cleaning 
•  Other duties as assigned
•  Adheres to established safety rules/guidelines ?
•  Wears appropriate personal protective equipment 
•  Properly disposal of waste material ? Other duties as assigned 

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 Required

•  Ability to follow established procedures, policies and guidelines 
•  Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision and also as part of a team 
•  Keen attention to detail Preferred 
•  An interest in science and/or basic knowledge of the periodic table 
•  Prior experience in a lab setting 

Inorganic Ventures reserves the right to modify job duties at any time, and this job description is not designed to cover every responsibility required of the employee. Inorganic Ventures provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Starting pay $17.00-$17.50