Find & Apply For Laboratory Technician Jobs in Elko, Nevada

• 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