Job Description
Job Overview:
LeachGarner is seeking an experienced Lab Technician to join the Assay Laboratory team at our manufacturing facility in Attleboro. In this role, you'll be responsible for measuring chemical compositions of a wide variety of solid and liquid samples using wet chemistry, fire assay, and instrumentation methods. This role is a great opportunity for candidates who are already familiar with lab safety practices, sample handling, and precise measurement that are looking to expand their technical skills. Fire Assay experience is not required; we will train you.
What You’ll Do
- Run day-to-day lab operations and ensure smooth workflow
- Prepare, track and analyze samples with a high level of accuracy
- Operate and maintain analytical instruments (ICP, AA, XRF, titrators, etc.)
- Perform wet chemistry processes such as gravimetric analysis and acid digestion
- Conduct fire assay procedures, including weighing, furnace work, and sample preparation
- Record results and maintain data in ERP systems
- Ensure quality, precision, and timely turnaround of assay results
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized lab environment
What We’re Looking For
- 2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience (metals, chemistry, or assay experience preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures precisely
- Comfortable working with chemicals, high temperatures, and lab equipment
- Basic math skills and confidence using computers and data systems
- Able to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under deadlines
- Team player with a proactive, reliable mindset
- Comfortable working in a lab within a manufacturing environment
Preferred Experience
- Experience in a manufacturing or production laboratory highly preferred
- Familiarity with ERP or laboratory information systems
- Exposure to materials testing, precious metals, or assay environments
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This role operates in a manufacturing facility where conditions may include exposure to loud noise, fluctuating temperatures (hot or cold), and moving machinery.
- Hands-on work with chemicals and laboratory equipment
- Work in warm or high-temperature laboratory areas
- Ability to frequently lift up to 30 pounds
- Mandatory use of PPE in accordance with safety requirements at all times
Location: On-site in Attleboro, MA
Schedule: Full-time, 5:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Thursday
Pay range: $22 - $28/hour
This range represents the hourly wage the Company reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of posting, in compliance with Massachusetts law. Actual pay within the range will be determined based on relevant experience, education, demonstrated skills, internal equity, and business needs.
What we offer:
- 80 hours of paid holiday time per year
- 80 hours paid vacation to start
- Paid personal days
- 40 hours paid sick leave per year
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan with a company match
- Medical and dental insurance
- Vision Plan and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible Spending Account
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability plan
- Corporate discount program
- Annual Incentive Bonus Program
LeachGarner offers the industry's most comprehensive melt to market precious metal products and technical expertise. As a leader in precious metals processing, LeachGarner continually evolves to meet the challenges of evergreen markets and strives to exceed expectations for reliability, quality and innovation by an unwavering commitment of integrity.
LeachGarner specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of precious metals in the form of sheet, wire, fancy wire, tubing, fancy tubing, casting grain, findings and chain specific to customer’s needs.
We are committed to bringing responsible and compliant manufacturing to all facilities regardless of geographical location while leveraging our global reach to serve our customers providing quick-to-market and market-oriented products.
LeachGarner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.