Laboratory Technician (Remote Mine Site) Assayer
Core
Performs laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for quality control, process control, or product development.
Role type
Laboratory Technician (Geochemistry)
Builds
Quality control data and analytical reports for mining clients
Domain
Mining / Geochemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fire assay techniques, acid digestion and leaching methods, atomic absorption and combustion analytical instruments, sample preparation (crushing, pulverizing, mixing), equipment calibration, PPE compliance, data logging
Preferred skills
Science diploma or associate degree, 1-3+ years industrial/laboratory/field experience, MS Office proficiency
Technologies
Atomic absorption instruments, combustion analytical instruments, balances, pipettes, dispensers
Responsibilities
Perform fire assay techniques (fluxing, fusing, cupelling), execute decomposition and leaching methods, verify and adjust calibrations on lab equipment, prepare representative subsamples, maintain laboratory reports and equipment logs, train new employees on safe equipment use
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior