Sample Preparation Technician (General Labourer)
Core
Performing routine sorting, transferring, drying, crushing, pulverizing, and screening of geological materials in accordance with client work orders and lab quality guidelines.
Role type
Sample Preparation Technician (General Labourer)
Builds
Geological samples prepared for client analysis
Domain
Mining/Geology laboratory operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical skills, ability to perform routine bench tests, attention to detail, time management, ability to follow work instructions
Preferred skills
willingness to learn new analytical tests and instrumentation, ability to work independently and with others
Technologies
pulverizers, crushers, particle size analyzers
Responsibilities
Unpack, sort, transfer, and dry samples; Execute crushing, pulverizing, and screening per SOPs; Conduct routine quality checks including particle size analysis and dust loss; Maintain clean workbench and dispose of materials per procedures; Maintain equipment and report defects; Keep records and notebooks in order.