Mineralogy Laboratory Technician

Kelly Services; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services in Englewood, CO is seeking a Mineralogy Laboratory Technician for a temp-to-hire role. You will prepare and process samples for mineralogical analyses, maintain records, and support the mineralogy team with related analyses and safety practices.

The position involves daily lab work, with a 9/80 schedule, and opportunities to work with XRD, NIR, CEC, SEM/ MLA analyses and LIMS tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a science-related field preferred.
• Hands-on lab experience, preferably with mining samples.
• Comfortable with routine lab work.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inventory, weigh, catalog, package, and store samples; enter samples and requested testwork in LIMS and maintain accurate records for future retrieval.
• Prepare samples for analysis using riffle, rotary, and percent splitters; stage-crush, screen, and pulverize samples to required specifications while preventing cross-contamination.
• Perform wet and dry screening, clean sieves, weigh aliquots, and maintain organized laboratory notes and sample-preparation records.
• Prepare and run samples for XRD using PANalytical Xpert Pro software; prepare cassettes, record sample color, and use the micronizing mill as needed. Support basic NIR and CEC analyses.
• Prepare materials for SEM and MLA analyses, including mini-pellets and epoxy mounts; polish mounts and carbon-coat mounts and pressed pellets.
• Inspect laboratory equipment, report maintenance needs, maintain documentation, and order consumables. Provide basic sample preparation and inventory support to other departments as needed.
• Follow laboratory procedures and safety requirements; identify and report hazards, incidents, and near misses, and participate in area safety inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hands-on lab experience

Mining samples familiarity

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors degree in a science-related field

Tools

LIMS

XRD PANalytical Xpert Pro

NIR

Job description

Mineralogy Laboratory Technician

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Mineralogy Laboratory Technician for a temp-to-hire position with a premier mining company in Englewood, CO. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career.

Pay Rate

$25/hour

Overview

As a Mineralogy Laboratory Technician, you’ll prepare, track, and process samples for mineralogical analyses while helping maintain accurate records, equipment, and safe laboratory practices. You’ll work closely with the mineralogy team and may also support colleagues in analytical, metallurgy, and water groups.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, Day Shift, 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)

Responsibilities

• Receive, inventory, weigh, catalog, package, and store samples; enter samples and requested testwork in LIMS and maintain accurate records for future retrieval.




• Prepare samples for analysis using riffle, rotary, and percent splitters; stage-crush, screen, and pulverize samples to required specifications while preventing cross-contamination.




• Perform wet and dry screening, clean sieves, weigh aliquots, and maintain organized laboratory notes and sample-preparation records.




• Prepare and run samples for XRD using PANalytical X’Pert Pro software; prepare cassettes, record sample color, and use the micronizing mill as needed. Support basic NIR and CEC analyses.




• Prepare materials for SEM and MLA analyses, including mini-pellets and epoxy mounts; polish mounts and carbon-coat mounts and pressed pellets.




• Inspect laboratory equipment, report maintenance needs, maintain documentation, and order consumables. Provide basic sample preparation and inventory support to other departments as needed.




• Follow laboratory procedures and safety requirements; identify and report hazards, incidents, and near misses, and participate in area safety inspections.




• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field is preferred




• Hands-on lab experience, preferably working with mining samples. Comfortability with routine lab work.

Benefits

• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.




• As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.




• In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

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About Kelly

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