Senior Geochemist - Exploration Data & Discovery

Careermine; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee share purchase program

Job summary

Barrick is seeking a Senior Geochemist to guide geochemical data quality, storage, and sampling technique documentation within the NA Exploration Group. The role emphasizes integrating geochemistry with geological interpretations to support discovery in North America, and coordinating with global Barrick exploration teams.

The position offers opportunities to influence geochemical methodologies, contribute to ore characterization, geochronology, and application of QA/QC measures, while working

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or Geochemistry, PhD required.
• +5 years' geochemical field experience or PhD required.
• Experience using GIS and 3D modeling software (Leapfrog, IoGas, MapInfo or ArcGIS).
• Knowledge of multiple deposit types and models.
• Experience working with geologists in a team environment.
• Effective time management to prioritize multiple projects.
• QA/QC measures for sampling programs and written sampling protocols.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate geochemical surveys for the NA Exploration Group.
• Organize and communicate recommendations of geochemical orientation studies; drive data interpretation and support teams.
• Integrate geochemistry into geological interpretations in North America to enhance discovery.
• Provide support for ore characterization and geochronology work.
• Coordinate and disseminate geochemical developments to the North America exploration team.
• Monitor external geochemical research projects and apply results to NA programs.
• Provide guidance on geochemical data quality storage and sampling techniques documentation.
• Maintain a safe and professional working environment.

Skills

Geochemical data interpretation

Team collaboration

Time management

QA/QC practices

Education

Master's degree in Geology/Geochemistry

PhD required

Tools

Leapfrog

IoGas

MapInfo

ArcGIS

Job description

Barrick is seeking a Senior Geochemist to guide geochemical data quality, storage, and sampling technique documentation within the NA Exploration Group. The role emphasizes integrating geochemistry with geological interpretations to support discovery in North America, and coordinating with global Barrick exploration teams.

The position offers opportunities to influence geochemical methodologies, contribute to ore characterization, geochronology, and application of QA/QC measures, while working