Mineralogist – XRD/XRF Specialist in Calgary

AGAT Laboratories Ltd.; Calgary; Hybride; CAD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AGAT Laboratories Ltd. is seeking a Mineralogist to perform X-ray mineralogical analysis and interpretation in our Calgary laboratory. This full-time role welcomes recent graduates and experienced mineralogists alike.

You will conduct XRD/XRF/TGA analyses, interpret results, coordinate projects, and collaborate with the team. The position emphasizes QA/QC, data interpretation, and producing technical reports, with opportunities for R&D and conference presentations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of mineral identification, crystallography, and mineral chemistry.
• Hands-on experience with XRD, including phase identification and Quantitative Phase Analysis (QPA) using the Rietveld refinement method.
• Experience in clay mineral identification and characterization, including oriented clay analysis.
• Experience with XRF, including WDXRF and EDXRF, for elemental analysis and data interpretation.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with mineral separation techniques, including density, magnetic, particle-size, and other physical separation methods.
• Strong skills in QA/QC, analytical troubleshooting, data interpretation, and technical report preparation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and laboratory teamwork skills.

Responsabilités

• Completing XRD, XRF, and TGA analyses, including quantitative interpretation of results.
• Communication with other team members and project manager
• Project Coordination within the lab
• R&D work and the potential to publish and present at technical conferences

Connaissances

XRD

XRF

TGA

mineral identification

crystallography

mineral chemistry

QA/QC

data interpretation

technical report

communication

teamwork

Outils

Rietveld refinement

XRD phase ID

WDXRF

EDXRF

mineral separation techniques

Description du poste

AGAT Laboratories Ltd. is seeking a Mineralogist to perform X-ray mineralogical analysis and interpretation in our Calgary laboratory. This full-time role welcomes recent graduates and experienced mineralogists alike.

You will conduct XRD/XRF/TGA analyses, interpret results, coordinate projects, and collaborate with the team. The position emphasizes QA/QC, data interpretation, and producing technical reports, with opportunities for R&D and conference presentations.