Sample Prep Technician - Remote Camp Lab (2W/2W)

SSR Mining Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation is seeking a dedicated Sample Prep Technician to join the Assay Lab team at our remote camp, with a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off schedule and fly-in/fly-out from Saskatoon, Prince Albert and La Ronge. The role performs laboratory procedures to support mine, mill and metallurgy assays, ensuring accuracy and safety.

You will unpack and prepare geology rock and pulp samples, operate crushers and pulverizers, maintain equipment, and uphold SOPs while working in a dusty,

Qualifications

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Experience in a laboratory environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Unpack, sort, dry, and document Geology rock and Mill-Metallurgy pulp samples.
• Bucking (drying, weighing, homogenization, pulverization, subsampling, bagging, labelling) of test work samples.
• Crushing, splitting, pulverizing of drill core or rock/pulp samples.
• Specific Gravity (SG) determination of samples.
• Able to lift fifty pounds.
• Maintain sample ovens, jaw crusher, riffle splitter, and puck & ring pulverizer.
• Monitor and maintain reagents and supplies.
• Keep assay lab work areas tidy and organized.
• Ensure procedures follow SOPs and maintain safe, productive environment.
• Wear required PPE for safety.
• Other duties as assigned by the department.

Skills

Dusty environment

Communication skills

Proactive & dependable

Eye-hand coordination

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12

Lab experience asset

Job description

SSR Mining – Seabee Gold Operation is seeking a dedicated Sample Prep Technician to join the Assay Lab team at our remote camp, with a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off schedule and fly-in/fly-out from Saskatoon, Prince Albert and La Ronge. The role performs laboratory procedures to support mine, mill and metallurgy assays, ensuring accuracy and safety.

You will unpack and prepare geology rock and pulp samples, operate crushers and pulverizers, maintain equipment, and uphold SOPs while working in a dusty,