Senior Laboratory Technician

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Job Summary: Albemarle is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to perform chemical and physical testing, operate instruments, evaluate data, and maintain laboratory records, contributing to process improvement. Key Highlights: 1. Performs routine and non-routine chemical and physical tests. 2. Supports the implementation of methods and optimization of measurement systems. 3. Identifies and recommends improvements to data reliability and quality. **Senior Laboratory Technician (1 vacancy)** **Chemists** ============================================================= ### **CONTACT INFORMATION** **Company:** Albemarle **Economic Activity:** Extraction of minerals for fertilizer and chemical manufacturing n.e.c. **Company Description:** We are one of the world’s largest lithium producers, with a presence in Chile for over 40 years, and—alongside CORFO—pioneered the development of the lithium industry in the country. ### **JOB DESCRIPTION** Albemarle is hiring a Senior Laboratory Technician for its Salar plant. This position is fully on-site. Key Responsibilities: Perform routine and non-routine chemical and physical tests using approved procedures and safety practices. Prepare samples, operate instruments, evaluate data, and report results accurately and promptly. Recognize and escalate abnormal results, deviations, and equipment issues. Enter complete, traceable results and supporting information into LIMS timely and maintain required laboratory records. Conduct equipment checks, calibrations, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting. Support implementation, optimization, validation, transfer, and analysis of measurement systems. Provide technical support and analytical data for laboratory investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, audits, qualifications, and technical reviews. Draft or review procedures, work instructions, validation records, and technical reports with appropriate review and approval. Identify and recommend improvements to test reliability, turnaround time, workflow, and data quality, and support implementation. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related technical field, with 1–3 years of work experience. Practical knowledge of analytical techniques, laboratory equipment, LIMS, data integrity, and quality control practices. Commitment to safety, quality, environmental compliance, and good laboratory practices. Class B driver’s license Antofagasta, San Pedro de Atacama 07/08/2026 \- 11/09/2026 Confidential Full-time ### **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** **Education Level:** **Experience:** 2 years ### **POSITION DETAILS** **Contract Type:** Indefinite-term contract **Offered Position Level:** Professional **Source of Posting:** WEB **Professional Practice Internship Offer:** No **Suitable for the Following Employment Groups:** Persons with disabilities View job requirements