Lab Technician

Socket.dev; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

PPO and HMO health insurance plans

9 paid holidays

Vacation accruals

Job summary

Golden Queen Mining Co., LLC is seeking an Assay Laboratory Technician to support sample preparation, drying, pulverizing, and weighing of samples, plus size fraction analysis, in a safety-conscious environment.

The role involves typical QA/QC tasks, minor equipment repairs, and potential involvement in Fire Assay. Strong teamwork and attention to detail are essential for reliable lab results and safe operation.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an assay laboratory preferred.
• Experience operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Ability to recognize and respond to quality control variances.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented with high work standards and a professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform the day-to-day operations of activities in the sample prep laboratory, including sample receiving, drying of samples, splitting samples, pulverizing samples, and weighing samples.
• Perform size fraction analysis.
• Perform daily work assignments to support testing of samples from mining, crushing, screening, and processing.
• Assist in quality assurance and quality control to ensure reliable, consistent, and reproducible results from the sample prep lab.
• Perform minor equipment repairs as needed.
• Assist in Fire Assay when needed.
• Assist with training of new Assay Laboratory Technicians.
• Participate in assay laboratory safety meetings.
• Offer ideas and suggestions for continuous improvement of assay laboratory operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Assay lab experience

Lab equipment operation

Computer skills

Quality control

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Driver's license

Tools

Fire assay equipment

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Description

Assay Laboratory Technician – Job Description

Who We Are

Andean is a fast-growing precious metals producer operating across top-tier jurisdictions in the Americas. With two cornerstone assets — the San Bartolomé processing facility in Potosí, Bolivia, and the Soledad Mountain Project in Kern County, California — we are expanding our footprint and shaping the future of responsible mining.

Through Golden Queen Mining Co., LLC, we operate a modern gold and silver open-pit, heap-leach mine just outside Mojave. The site uses conventional open-pit mining, cyanide heap leaching, and Merrill-Crowe processing to recover gold and silver from crushed and agglomerated ore. This is mining at scale, powered by innovation, discipline, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

At Andean, our people are our most valuable resource and critical to our success. Our culture fosters inclusion, collaboration, and rewards success, positioning us to be the employer of choice in the communities where we operate.

Who You Are

You are a motivated and safety-focused individual who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in producing quality results. You thrive in a team environment, communicate effectively, and maintain high standards of accuracy and attention to detail. Experience working in an assay laboratory is preferred, but a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and commitment to safety are essential.

You are dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of supporting your team in achieving departmental and company objectives while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

This is a labor-intensive position requiring the ability to perform physically demanding work in a laboratory setting.

This is a safety-sensitive position. As an Assay Laboratory Technician, you will report directly to the Assay Laboratory Supervisor and play a key role in supporting the Company's mining and processing operations.

What You Do

• Perform the day-to-day operations of activities in the sample prep laboratory, including sample receiving, drying of samples, splitting samples, pulverizing samples, and weighing samples.
• Perform size fraction analysis.
• Perform daily work assignments to support testing of samples from mining, crushing, screening, and processing.
• Assists in quality assurance and quality control to ensure reliable, consistent, and reproducible results from the sample prep lab.
• Perform minor equipment repairs as needed.
• Assists in Fire Assay when needed.
• Assists with training of new Assay Laboratory Technicians.
• Participate in assay laboratory safety meetings.
• Offer ideas and suggestions for continuous improvement of assay laboratory operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Experience working in an assay laboratory preferred.
• Experience operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Ability to recognize and respond to quality control variances.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented with high work standards and a professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license required.

What We Offer

A competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which includes the following:

• 401(k) with company matching
• PPO and HMO health insurance plans
• 9 paid holidays
• Vacation accruals

Notice to Recruitment and/or Staffing Firms:

The Company will not pay any fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring of a candidate for any position unless a services agreement has been entered into between the Company and the recruitment and/or staffing firm.

Go to www.goldenqueenllc.com for information on the Company and the Project.