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Laboratory Tech I

Freeport-McMoRan

Green Valley, AZJob$21–29/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$21–29/hr
Location
Green Valley, AZ
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Laboratory Tech I performs routine and non-routine chemical and/or metallurgical analytical tasks at an assigned site. The role may include collecting samples, preparing them for analysis, conducting and reporting analyses, and maintaining laboratory instrumentation and equipment. The position is based at Sierrita operations near Green Valley, Arizona, and may involve a non-standard schedule at a 24/7 operation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MathChemistryComputer SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationHazard AwarenessSafety Precautions

Qualifications

Associate's Related Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Laboratory Tech I

Requisition ID: 148057

Location:

Green Valley, AZ, US, 85622

Category: Scientific Services

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Why You Should Apply For This Job:

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. _Apply Today!   _ _ _

**Where You Will Work  **

Sierrita operations is located just 20 miles from Tucson – Arizona’s second-largest city. Its cutting-edge mine training facility, with state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and advanced simulators, equips our people with the skills, expertise and knowledge to excel. Whether you choose to live in Green Valley, Sahuarita or Tucson, you will enjoy spectacular sunsets and mild winters as well as numerous local attractions. Tucson is home to the Pima Air and Space Museum, University of Arizona and Sonora Desert Museum. Other notable community staples are several schools, hospitals, restaurants, parks, shopping centers and more. Visit sahuaritaaz.gov andtucsonaz.gov (https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Home) to learn more.

What You Will Do

  • Perform routine and non-routine chemical and/or metallurgical analytical tasks at assigned site.

  • May collect samples which could include collection from rail cars or trucks in some locations

  • Prepare samples for analysis using established tests and techniques.

  • Assists with/performs routine chemical and/or metallurgical analysis and reporting.

  • Maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment

  • Perform other duties as required

What You Bring To Freeport

  • Demonstrated knowledge of math, chemistry and/or computer skills appropriate to the assignment

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

  • Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associates related degree

**What We Offer You **

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently  $21.00-$29.00 . This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.  Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

  • Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits

  • Company-paid life and disability insurance

  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match

  • Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave

  • Tuition assistance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle

  • Internal progression opportunities

  • Learn more (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Our-Benefits-FM/?locale=en\_US) about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

**   What We Require   **

  • Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.

  • Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.

  • Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, 6AM -2:30PM. at a 24/7, 365-day operation.

  • Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

**Equal Opportunity Employer **

Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to [email protected] .

How this job compares

Set against the 2,192 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21–29/hr
  • Arizona median$20–25/hr20 hourly ranges
  • US median$22–26/hr1,066 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $25/hr, is 6% above the Arizona median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the middle half of Laboratory Technician hourly ranges in Arizona.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 42 open Laboratory Technician jobs in Arizona and 2,192 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Arizona
Experience
Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (903 postings).
Education
286 of the 2,192 open Laboratory Technician jobs (13%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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