Barrick Gold Corporation

Cortez - Assay Laboratory Technician

LocationElko, NV
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Position Description:

Nevada Gold Mines is looking for an Assay Lab Technician to join our team. At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Assay Lab Technician at our Cortez operations. As part of the team, the successful candidate will be a team player adding to our already, diverse, yet rewarding working environment. The ideal candidate will possess a background in process, mining, and metals. At Nevada Gold Mines we are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. We offer a generous benefits package which includes a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!


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 (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
Knowledge of state and federal health and safety regulations required
Familiarity with chemicals and laboratory procedures preferred
The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role required


What We Can Offer You

A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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