McCarl's Technical Services LLC ยท 1 day ago
Minerals Processing Lab Technician
Wheat Ridge, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMcCarl's Technical Services LLC is seeking a Mineral Processing Laboratory Technician to support bench-scale metallurgical testing in a commercial laboratory environment. The successful candidate will perform sample preparation and metallurgical testing in accordance with established procedures, quality requirements, and safety standards.
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Hiring Manager
Haley Yunker
Responsibilities
Receiving, logging, preparing, and tracking samples in accordance with chain-of-custody and quality procedures
Sample preparation including drying, crushing, splitting, and pulverizing
Performing comminution testing including crushing, grinding, and particle size analysis
Conducting gravity separation testing using shaking tables, centrifugal concentrators, and spirals
Performing bench-scale flotation testing including reagent preparation, conditioning, and product collection
Performing hydrometallurgical testing including cyanide, acid, alkaline, and salt leaching
Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
Accurately documenting test conditions, observations, and results using laboratory notebooks, Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets, and Microsoft Word / Google Docs for day-to-day data recording and reporting
Performing routine inspection, maintenance, calibration, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
Handling hazardous chemicals and materials using appropriate engineering controls and required PPE
Maintaining laboratory housekeeping and compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements
Materials tested may include gold, silver, platinum group metals (PGM), copper, nickel, cobalt, iron ore, rare earth elements, lithium-bearing materials, coal, and metallic waste streams
Qualification
Required
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Mining, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent laboratory experience
Prior experience in a commercial metallurgical or mineral processing laboratory preferred
Familiarity with quality systems and laboratory documentation practices is an asset
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets and Microsoft Word or Google Docs for routine data entry, calculations, and documentation
Ability to follow written procedures and work safely in a regulated laboratory environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team-oriented setting
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
Comfortable working around loud, rotating, and wet processing equipment
Ability to safely handle hazardous substances using engineering controls and required PPE, including hearing and respiratory protection as needed
Company
McCarl's Technical Services LLC
McCarl's Technical Services connects our deep industry experience with cutting edge engineering technology and design methods.
Founded in 1946
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase