Mining Lab Technician - Wet & Fire Lab

Equinox Gold Corp.; Brawley (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinox Gold's Mesquite Mine seeks a Lab Technician to manage sample prep, wet lab and fire assay duties, including AA, LECO, and Cyanide testing. The role emphasizes accuracy, QA/QC, and safe laboratory practices at the desert site in Imperial County, CA.

The ideal candidate has lab experience with wet and fire lab duties, strong math and analytical skills, and the ability to follow procedures while maintaining a clean, organized lab environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year lab experience with wet and fire lab duties preferred.
• Ability to perform math calculations and analytical reasoning.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow forms accurately.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe operation of the assay and metallurgical laboratory.
• Receive, assay and report the hot cyanide, LECO and other tests.
• Perform QA/QC procedures to ensure consistent results.
• Maintain AA and LECO equipment and keep the area clean.
• Assist other lab areas when required.
• Complete pre-shift inspections.
• Identify hazards and use proper PPE.

Skills

Lab experience

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Math calculations

Education

High school diploma

Tools

LIMS software

Fire assay

AA/LECO instruments

Job description

Equinox Gold's Mesquite Mine seeks a Lab Technician to manage sample prep, wet lab and fire assay duties, including AA, LECO, and Cyanide testing. The role emphasizes accuracy, QA/QC, and safe laboratory practices at the desert site in Imperial County, CA.

The ideal candidate has lab experience with wet and fire lab duties, strong math and analytical skills, and the ability to follow procedures while maintaining a clean, organized lab environment.