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Lab Technician - Quality and Enviromental

Omya
California - Plant Posted Oct 30, 2026
Full-time

About this role

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Problem Solving & Decision Making 

  • Identifies disconnects between laboratory test methods and expected results in the daily operation of specific projects, and modifies/elevates as determined by use of scientific or engineering methods

Leadership 

  • Can work under guidance to test and implement new methods and processes

Communication Skills 

  • Shares perspective on team challenges in a positive manner

  • Actively participates in team and work group activities

Business Impact/Accountability 

  • Suggests process improvements and modifications to existing procedures, equipment, instruments or SHE to improve performance or capabilities

  • Completes tasks in a timely manner

Sphere of Influence 

  • Within the team, focus on task-oriented activities

Intellectual Property and Documentation  

  • Recognizes value of intellectual property and assets (eg. Confidentiality agreements, good experimental documentation, etc.)

  • Generates and logs data in support of IDF’s, patents, reports, and publications

People, Values, Ethics, and SHE 

  • Consistently demonstrates the highest SHE standards and lives by the Omya values

  • Intervenes when inappropriate behavior is exhibited

  • Exposed to and pursuing Omya leadership attributes

  • May have role in coordinating ISO or safety activities for team or RND department

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Laboratory apprenticeship certificate or appropriate equivalent (High school diploma)

Experience

  • Some practical laboratory experience, either as part of a Laboratory Technician apprenticeship or in industry

  • Knowledge and skills

  • Independently performs standard or routine procedures including implementing modifications with minimal supervision

  • Pay: DOE. $35.00 to $39.00

  • Other requirements

  • Good command of both oral and written local language is required

  • Competency in English to understand company leadership presentations is necessary

  • Rare travel may be required

  • Proficiency in office and technical software (e.g. Microsoft Office 365).

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