OKO Gold Project - Assay Lab Technician

G Mining Ventures; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

G Mining Ventures is seeking an Assay Lab Technician to join our OKO West project team in a mining and mineral processing environment. The role involves preparing, processing, and analyzing samples, weighing, digestion, and fire assay duties as trained.

You will follow approved procedures, maintain QA/QC, record data in LIMS, and support safe operations. The job requires at least two years of lab experience, strong English communication, and a commitment to safety, with 14 days on/7 days off

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree/certificate in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Laboratory Technology, Assaying, Metallurgy or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience as an Assay Lab Technician.
• Ability to follow written procedures, perform calculations, and maintain accurate records.
• Strong English communication and safety-conscious mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, weigh, digest, fire assay, wet chemistry and other lab tasks as trained and authorized.
• Follow approved procedures, QA/QC, chain-of-custody requirements.
• Prepare reagents, standards, solutions, fluxes when trained and authorized.
• Operate lab equipment per procedures and manufacturer instructions.
• Record data accurately in forms, worksheets, LIMS or approved systems.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and report hazards or deviations.
• Participate in training, competency assessments and safety meetings.
• May perform fire-assay duties when required and trained.

Skills

Procedures follow-up

English communication

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Analytical Chemistry related degree/certificate

Tools

LIMS

Job description

In 2020, G Mining Ventures (GMIN) was created to acquire direct ownership of projects and capitalize on the value uplift that successful mine development offers. In July 2024, GMIN has acquired the OKO West project. The OKO West Project is a new gold discovery in northwest Guyana. It is located south of the historical “OKO” gold district, some 95 km west of Georgetown.

To ensure the achievement of this large-scale project, G Mining Ventures is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of:

Assay Lab Technician

The Assay Lab Technician prepares, processes, and analyzes samples; operates assigned laboratory equipment; records analytical data; performs required quality-control checks; and supports safe, accurate, and timely laboratory operations under approved procedures and supervision. The position may be assigned to fire assay or other laboratory work areas according to operational requirements, provided the employee is trained, competent, and authorized for the assigned tasks.

Working Conditions

The Assay Lab Technician works in a mining and mineral processing environment with a combination of laboratory work and the handling of hazardous materials. They are responsible for maintaining a safe work environment. The role involves exposure to plant equipment, noise, dust, varying weather conditions, high-temperature furnaces requiring strict adherence to health, safety and PPE requirements. Extended hours may be required to support production objectives and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assigned sample preparation, weighing, digestion, fire assay, wet chemistry, instrumental analysis, or other laboratory tasks for which competency has been demonstrated and authorization has been granted.
• Follow approved procedures, work instructions, sample-identification requirements, chain-of-custody controls, calculations, and QA/QC requirements.
• Prepare reagents, standards, solutions, fluxes, or other laboratory materials when trained and authorized to do so.
• Operate assigned laboratory equipment and instruments in accordance with approved procedures, manufacturer requirements, and site safety controls.
• Complete required blanks, standards, duplicates, checks, calibration verifications, and other quality-control activities and immediately report non-conforming results or abnormal conditions.
• Record sample, batch, equipment, quality-control, and result information accurately in approved forms, worksheets, LIMS, or other authorized systems.
• Perform routine operator inspections, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting within training and authorization; report defects and request maintenance support when repair or specialist intervention is required.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and follow contamination-control, chemical-handling, waste-management, and housekeeping requirements.
• Identify and report safety hazards, damaged equipment, spills, abnormal process conditions, sample-integrity concerns, and procedural deviations.
• Participate in training, competency assessments, shift handovers, safety meetings, and continuous improvement activities.
• May be assigned to fire-assay duties, including weighing, fluxing, fusion, cupellation, prill handling, or related work, when operationally required and only after the required training, competency verification, and authorization have been completed. Technicians may likewise be reassigned between fire assay and other laboratory work areas within their demonstrated competency and authorization.
• Perform other duties consistent with the nature and level of the position.
  

Working Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of working experience as an Assay Lab Technician.

Qualification:

• Diploma or Degree or Certificate, or equivalent Training in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Laboratory Technology, Assaying, Metallurgy, or a related field; relevant practical experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education where permitted by company requirements.
  

Technical Skills/ Knowledge:

• Previous mine-site, assay, metallurgical, environmental, or industrial laboratory experience is preferred.
• Ability to follow written procedures, perform calculations, recognize abnormal results, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to safely operate assigned laboratory equipment after training and competency verification.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use approved laboratory data-entry systems.
• Effective communication skills in English and ability to work safely and cooperatively in a shift-based production environment.
  

Work Schedule:

• 14 days On & 7 days Off
• Transport, accommodations, and meals provided on site.

Compensation Package

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive benefits, bonus and Group Insurances