Geochemistry Fire Assay Technician - Entry Level

SGS; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

SGS in Canada is seeking a laboratory worker to perform fire assay techniques and maintain accurate documentation in a Geochemistry lab. You will assist with routine equipment maintenance, follow quality protocols, and help manage waste disposal in a clean, compliant environment.

With a high school diploma and up to one year of lab experience, you will contribute to a team focused on safety and precision, and you may be asked to support other lab areas or special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Zero to 1 year of relevant laboratory work experience preferred or equivalent lab experience through education.

Responsibilities

• Perform Fire Assay techniques, such as fluxing, fusing, and cupelling samples according to written procedures.
• Carry out routine equipment maintenance under direction of supervisor.
• Complete and maintain accurate, up to date work order documentation, fusion sheets and logs in every respect.
• Follow all Quality system protocols and report discrepancies to Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean work environment which includes proper disposal of crucibles, cupels and fire assay lead wastes.
• Organize and label waste disposal.
• May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.
• May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

SGS in Canada is seeking a laboratory worker to perform fire assay techniques and maintain accurate documentation in a Geochemistry lab. You will assist with routine equipment maintenance, follow quality protocols, and help manage waste disposal in a clean, compliant environment.

With a high school diploma and up to one year of lab experience, you will contribute to a team focused on safety and precision, and you may be asked to support other lab areas or special projects as needed.