Turquoise Ridge - Assay Laboratory Technician

Nevada Gold Mines; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plan

401(k) match

Paid time off

Company clinics

Employee stock purchase plan

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Assay Laboratory Technician for the Turquoise Ridge Analytical Lab. The role focuses on preparing ore, process, and exploration samples, and requires performing fire assay and wet laboratory tasks with various analytical instruments.

Ideal candidates bring lab exposure, safety focus, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The position involves a rotating schedule of nights and days within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in an analytical laboratory.
• Familiarity with chemicals and laboratory procedures preferred.
• Computer operation knowledge required.
• Strong safety and attendance record expected.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Self-sufficient and able to prioritize a heavy workload.
• Effective communication with peers in a team environment required.
• Must work a rotating schedule of nights and days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ore, process, and exploration samples.
• Perform fire assay, wet laboratory work, and operate analytical instrumentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical laboratory experience

Chemicals & lab procedures familiarity

Computer literacy

Safety and reliability

Heavy workload prioritization

Team communication

Rotating shift availability

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Analytical instrumentation operation

Tools

Fire assay equipment

Job description

Assay Laboratory Technician – Turquoise Ridge Analytical Lab at Nevada Gold Mines.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of ore, process, and exploration samples.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ore, process, and exploration samples.
• Perform fire assay, wet laboratory work, and operate analytical instrumentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Preferred: 6 months experience in an analytical laboratory.
• Familiarity with chemicals and laboratory procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of computer operation required.
• Exemplary safety and attendance record required.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs without reasonable accommodations.
• Self‑sufficient at work and able to prioritize a heavy workload.
• Effective communication with peers in a team environment required.
• Must work a rotating schedule of nights and days.

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package: competitive medical, dental, vision plan with national provider networks; 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution and match; paid time off; company‑sponsored medical clinics; company‑match share purchase program; and more.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer.