Assay Lab Technician - Kamloops, BC

Base Metallurgical Laboratories Ltd.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial laboratory is seeking dedicated technicians to ensure operational safety, accuracy, and efficiency in lab tasks. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and lab experience, fulfilling a critical role in data analysis and quality control for metallurgical processes.

Benefits

Paid sick days

Medical benefits

Vacation

Qualifications

• 1 year lab experience required.
• Working knowledge of lab equipment and assays.
• Experience with fire assaying duties is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out method statements for assays and operations.
• Analyze and report data accurately and timely.
• Perform quality control to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as a team

Education

Bachelor of Science

BCIT Assayers Certification or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Intertek (BML) is a commercial laboratory which specializes in recovery of base and precious metals from raw mineralization. We are looking for dedicated technicians to join our team.

General Responsibilities

To ensure that all required tasks are performed safely, accurately and on schedule.

Specific Responsibilities

• Carry out method statements for all required assays and equipment maintenance/operation in an efficient manner, including proper documentation.
• Analyze and report data in a safe and timely manner.
• Uphold quality control standards to ensure accuracy of analyses.
• Perform fire assaying duties as required.
• These include fluxing, fusing, deslagging, cupelling, digesting and reading samples.
• Troubleshooting instruments/equipment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Skill Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science, BCIT Assayers Certification or equivalent.
• 1 year lab experience.
• Ability to work independently or as a team.
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $22.00 to $28.00 per hour. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek (BML) employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including vacation, paid sick days, medical benefits and more.

Intertek’s Commitment

Intertek (BML) is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Our Culture of Total Quality Assurance

Intertek (BML) promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. At Intertek (BML) we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all.

A career with Intertek (BML) offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek (BML) is the trusted advisor to many of the world’s leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence. Working at Intertek (BML) means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

We Value Diversity

Intertek (BML)'s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek (BML) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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• Intertek (BML) does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.