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 and process control data for mining operations
Domain
Mining / Geochemistry
Required skills
Fire assay techniques, acid digestion and leaching methods, atomic absorption and combustion analytical instruments, sample preparation (crushing, pulverizing, filtering), equipment calibration, quality assurance checks, PPE compliance, data logging
Preferred skills
Diploma or Associate degree in Science, 1-3+ years in industrial/laboratory/field setting
Technologies
Atomic absorption instruments, combustion analytical instruments, balances, pipettes, dispensers
Responsibilities
Perform fire assay techniques (fluxing, fusing, cupelling), execute decomposition and leaching methods, prepare representative subsamples, verify and adjust calibrations on lab equipment, perform daily/weekly/monthly QA/QC checks, maintain laboratory reports and logs, train new employees on equipment use
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior