Assay Lab Intern

Austin Community College; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,254 - 44,513; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generously paid internship opportunity

All expense Internship Summit trip

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading mining company is offering a summer internship for undergraduates in Chicago, aimed at developing skills in chemical processes and business improvement. The program includes mentorship from industry professionals, ownership of impactful projects, and a trip to meet key leaders in Chicago. Candidates must be pursuing relevant degrees with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. This paid internship offers $27.50/hour and valuable experience in the mining sector.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate entering Junior or Senior year.
• Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world, on-the-job experience at a mine site.
• Creatively and technically work on a group presentation.
• Participate in mentorship with industry professionals.

Skills

Leadership potential

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Pursing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Geochemistry, Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgy

Job description

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Coeur Alaska is seeking a motivated student to complete a summer internship with our Assay group at the Kensington Mine in 2026 (May through August). The Kensington Mine is an underground gold mine located within the Berners Bay Mining District about 45 miles north of Juneau, Alaska.

Our purpose statement is, We Pursue a Higher Standard. Everything we do is fueled by this statement; it is our foundation and inspiration for our actions every day. At Coeur, we PROTECT our people, places and planet, DEVELOP quality resources, growth and plans, and DELIVER impactful results through teamwork.

Coeur Mining, Inc. is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with five wholly-owned operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia.

Our summer internship program will provide you with the opportunity to gain real-world, on-the-job experience at one of our US operating mine sites. Interns are mentored throughout the summer by industry professionals and given ownership of projects with a tangible impact on the mine. Internship experience typically spans about 12 weeks.

Each intern will be creatively and technically working together to create a group presentation, highlighting a company area of improvement. The summer internship experience truly culminates with all interns traveling for an expenses paid trip to Chicago! This includes each group presenting their project, meeting and learning from key company leaders, as well as networking with their fellow bright early careers participants across the company.

What We’re Looking For:

• Undergraduate entering Junior or Senior year.
• Pursing a Bachelor’s degree in related field to internship discipline desired
  • Potential areas of focus: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Geochemistry, Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgy
• Minimum GPA 2.5, preferred GPA 3.0 or higher
• Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Candidates that are eager to demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work individually and within a team
• Curiosity and willingness to learn!

What Will You Receive?

• Opportunity to develop test methods and learn the process of a fire assay laboratory
• Experience identifying and presenting on a company Business Improvement initiativeCareer Exposure: Including in your area of discipline, and beyond
• Potential for further opportunities with Coeur Mining including direct placement, further internships, Coeur Development Program participation, and more
• All expense Internship Summit trip to our corporate office in Chicago, IL
• The ability to be truly heard and appreciated
• Generously paid internship opportunity $27.50/hour
• Immense exposure and education on all the Mining Industry can offer!

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.