Laboratory Assistant - Commodities
Core
Weighing, preparing, and processing mineral samples using inorganic chemistry techniques to support exploration and mining projects.
Role type
Junior laboratory technician (minerals/geoanalytical)
Builds
Inspection and laboratory testing services for commodities
Domain
Mining and exploration
Required skills
inorganic chemistry laboratory techniques, sample processing, laboratory instrument maintenance, QA/QC procedures, safety compliance
Preferred skills
ICP-MS operation, ICP-OES operation
Technologies
ICP-MS, ICP-OES
Responsibilities
Weighing, preparing and processing samples; Process samples through various methods; Basic maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration laboratory instruments; Maintain good laboratory housekeeping; Perform Safety walks, inspections, audits and other tasks related to safety; Follow and adhere to laboratory SOP's and safety practices
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC