Elko, NV
Order: 1057461
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 assigned.
Qualifications:
· 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