Laboratory Technician

Why TACORA?

Tacora Resources Inc. (Tacora) is an innovative iron ore mining and development company focused on the acquisition and revitalization of iron ore assets. Our mining and processing facility, Scully Mine, is located in Wabush, Labrador, Canada. Tacora is servicing high demand customers throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to provide high-grade and high-quality iron ore products.

As a Tacora Resources employee, you will become part of a supportive, performance‐driven, highly engaged, dynamic environment. We focus on creating a work environment where employees can utilize their skills and knowledge while maintaining a team-based, inclusive approach to meeting greater challenges. We maintain straight lines of communication between our operations and management, so we can move collectively toward achieving our goals.

With our core values as the foundation of our Canadian operation, we are passionate about innovation, and we are excited about our future. We are collaborative in our approach to projects and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable. We place the highest priority on employee safety, protecting the environment, and enhancing the development of the communities in which we operate. At TACORA, we are family.

At TACORA, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and diverse work environment. You will be provided with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skill set by working alongside dedicated employees from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

We are seeking qualified individuals for the role of Laboratory Technician. Please note that this is not a fly-in, fly-out position and will be based in Labrador West, NL. This position will work a 7-7 shift consisting of 12 hours shift (days and nights).

Job Responsibilities:

- Performs and executes laboratory techniques as per methods independently, following the company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to carry out analyses

- Completes laboratory logbook entries, lab reports, and lab records with a high degree of precision, accuracy and attention to detail

- Recording and periodically interpreting results to present to senior colleagues, results are evaluated in a timely manner

- Ensures all lab equipment is properly calibrated, maintained and tested with standards, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance

- Demonstrates a commitment to testing accuracy, procedural compliance, on-time performance, safety and the environment

- Assists with preparing method SOP’s, validation protocol and reporting

Skills and Qualifications:

- 1-3 years relevant laboratory experience

- Use of geochemistry instrumentation

- Proficient in statistical analysis

- Coordination when handling samples

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to be flexible and responsive to changing demands

- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

- Comfortable with a fast-paced environment.

- Excellent work ethic, and attendance record.

Education & Experience:

- Secondary School (Required)

License:

- Driver’s License (Required)

We are an equal opportunity employer!

Only those candidates who most align with the ideal candidate profile will be contacted by Tacora Resources for an interview.