Metallurgical Chemist: Onsite Lab & Growth

SLR Consulting; Fort Collins (CO); Vor Ort; USD 41.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Zusammenfassung

SLR Consulting (Americas) in Fort Collins, Colorado, seeks a Metallurgical Chemist to support our metallurgical testing laboratory, focusing on analytical chemistry, precious metal extraction, and mineral characterization.

Approximately 70% of the role involves analytical chemistry and testing, with 30% devoted to sample preparation and lab operations. This on-site position offers growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Metallurgy, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in analytical or metallurgical labs.
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry, sample prep, and reagents preparation.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a hands-on lab.
• Stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Two+ years of professional analytical lab experience preferred.
• Experience with ICP-OES, AAS, LECO and gold analysis preferred.
• Familiarity with mineral processing and cyanidation concepts preferred.
• Understanding of chemical safety and hazardous waste management.

Aufgaben

• Perform analytical testing on ores, concentrates, and metallurgical products.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot ICP-OES, AAS, LECO, pH meters, and balances.
• Prepare standards, reagents, calibration solutions, and QC samples.
• Support cyanidation and other metallurgical testing programs.
• Perform QA/QC checks and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain test records and instrument maintenance logs; assist method development.
• Receive, organize, label, and portion samples for testing.
• Crush, split, pulverize, and homogenize samples.
• Assist with sample handling, lab housekeeping, and preventative maintenance.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental procedures.

Kenntnisse

Analytical chemistry

Metallurgical testing

ICP-OES

AAS

LECO

Sample preparation

QA/QC

Laboratory maintenance

Data recording

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Metallurgy/related field

Tools

ICP-OES

AAS

LECO analyzers

pH meters

Analytical balances

Jobbeschreibung

SLR Consulting (Americas) in Fort Collins, Colorado, seeks a Metallurgical Chemist to support our metallurgical testing laboratory, focusing on analytical chemistry, precious metal extraction, and mineral characterization.

Approximately 70% of the role involves analytical chemistry and testing, with 30% devoted to sample preparation and lab operations. This on-site position offers growth and a comprehensive benefits package.