Lab Technician

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia’s market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders. Covia is looking for a dynamic Lab Technician who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Technisand Troy Grove location in Troy Grove, IL . The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities: Obtaining and preparing product samples for analysis and storage Conducting various tests according to established laboratory procedures Utilizing various computer applications to compile, record and report test results Performing general housekeeping within the laboratory Following Covia, MSHA and OSHA safety standards at all times Working in a physically demanding work environment The successful candidate will have the following Minimum Qualifications: Physical and chemical laboratory testing procedures Microsoft Office and various other computer applications Basic mathematics, statistical analysis, and particle size distributions High school diploma or GED equivalent Commitment to Our Culture: Our core values - Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage—guide our work every day and will help us achieve our vision: Covia is the leading minerals solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable customer success—ensuring a sustainable future for our company. All Covia Team Members are expected to: Live the Life-Saving Rules Build high-performing work teams Focus on customers Demonstrate a growth mindset Do the right thing, always At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success. Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality, and respect within the workplace. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or military service or reserve or veteran status. The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits. Benefits: Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental 401K with company matching. Vacation + Paid Holidays Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances Employee Assistance Program An Equal Opportunity Employer IND2