Assay Lab Tech
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsibilities: Sample Prep (automated and semi-manual prep) Loading Drying Ovens Process Sample Prep Leco Wet Lab Fire Assay and Instrumentation. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe analysis of metallurgical samples by various methods and analysis ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) LECO (Carbon/Sulfur Analyzer) XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) WAD-Cyanide (Weak Acid Dissociable) AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy) IC (Ion Chromatography and many other assaying instrumentation and software. Must be able to accurately collect and report results using LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System). Safe handling of various chemical reagents. Great attention to details and QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control). Forklift operation and some equipment maintenance and other duties as : Minimum two (1) years of experience in a mining or commercial laboratory required Five (5) years of experience in a mining or commercial laboratory preferred Experience operating/troubleshooting IC ICP or AA instruments preferred Experience with wet laboratory techniques (pipetting solution preparation dilutions) preferred Excellent organizational skills for heavy sample load/high through-put required Ability to multi-task to monitor several assays at once required Basic math skills to calculate dilution factors and solution concentrations quickly and accurately required Exemplary safety and attendance records required Ability to perform the essential functions of this job required Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize a heavy workload required Ability to communicate effectively with peers in a team environment preferred
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