Mineralogy Laboratory Technician

Project overview

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Mineralogy Laboratory Technician for a temp-to-hire position with a premier mining company in Englewood, CO. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

As a Mineralogy Laboratory Technician, you'll prepare, track, and process samples for mineralogical analyses while helping maintain accurate records, equipment, and safe laboratory practices. You'll work closely with the mineralogy team and may also support colleagues in analytical, metallurgy, and water groups.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, Day Shift, 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)

Responsibilities

• Receive, inventory, weigh, catalog, package, and store samples; enter samples and requested testwork in LIMS and maintain accurate records for future retrieval.
• Prepare samples for analysis using riffle, rotary, and percent splitters; stage-crush, screen, and pulverize samples to required specifications while preventing cross-contamination.
• Perform wet and dry screening, clean sieves, weigh aliquots, and maintain organized laboratory notes and sample-preparation records.
• Prepare and run samples for XRD using PANalytical X'Pert Pro software; prepare cassettes, record sample color, and use the micronizing mill as needed. Support basic NIR and CEC analyses.
• Prepare materials for SEM and MLA analyses, including mini-pellets and epoxy mounts; polish mounts and carbon-coat mounts and pressed pellets.
• Inspect laboratory equipment, report maintenance needs, maintain documentation, and order consumables. Provide basic sample preparation and inventory support to other departments as needed.
• Follow laboratory procedures and safety requirements; identify and report hazards, incidents, and near misses, and participate in area safety inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field is preferred ; HSD required.
• Hands-on lab experience, preferably working with mining samples. Comfortability with routine lab work.

Project details

$25/hour

• Start: flexible
• Location: Englewood, CO, United States of America, US
• Rate: 25-25 EUR/h