RAI Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

RAI Lab Technician

Pay Rate: $20.00

Job Description

Under supervision, performs routine analytical tasks within a research and development laboratory.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine analytical testing, operate laboratory equipment, and utilize current Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Prepare samples and perform analysis using appropriate techniques for the research and development program.
• Assist with or perform routine chemical and metallurgical analyses.
• Safely handle various chemical reagents.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Execute administrative duties, including ordering supplies, departmental communications, and site interactions (both verbal and written).
• Accurately collect and report results.
• Assist in the training of laboratory personnel.
• Perform additional duties as required.
• Demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and basic mathematical skills for routine calculations.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of direct laboratory experience OR an Associate's degree with six months of related laboratory experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office or similar software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of mechanical/maintenance experience.
• Experience with LIMS/STARLIMS.
• Experience working with chemicals.
• Experience with laboratory equipment (e.g., ph/ORP, auto-titrators, viscometers, particle analysis).
• Prior analytical and/or research and development laboratory or mining experience preferred but not required.