Laboratory Technician - Gold Mine, 12-Hour Rotations

Ssr-Mining; Cripple Creek (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Employee share purchase plan

Paid time off

Short-term incentive

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. seeks a Laboratory Technician based at the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine in Colorado to prepare and analyze mineral samples, ensuring accurate results for operational decisions.

You will operate a range of lab equipment, follow QA/QC procedures, and report anomalies to the Lab Supervisor. The role requires physical work, standing for long periods, and routine lifting up to 50 lbs, with 12-hour rotational day shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory environment and sample preparation techniques.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, LIMS) are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process samples (crushing, pulverizing, splitting) for fire assay and wet chemistry analysis.
• Conduct assays using fire assay and shake-leach techniques with gravimetric and ICP-OES finish.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment (Rocklabs Crushers, Mills, Leco CS844, ICP-OES, Terraspec, XRF, furnaces, balances, digestion equipment, etc.).
• Analyze and record test results, ensuring QA/QC compliance and reporting anomalies to the Lab Supervisor.

Skills

Lab procedures

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Excel

LIMS

Job description

SSR Mining Inc. seeks a Laboratory Technician based at the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine in Colorado to prepare and analyze mineral samples, ensuring accurate results for operational decisions.

You will operate a range of lab equipment, follow QA/QC procedures, and report anomalies to the Lab Supervisor. The role requires physical work, standing for long periods, and routine lifting up to 50 lbs, with 12-hour rotational day shifts including weekends and holidays.