Sample Preparation Person / Assay Laboratory Technician
CurrentCollection and preparation of mill process samples and underground samples for test work in the assay and metallurgical laboratory. Maintains an inventory and catalogue of all samples processed. Operates drying ovens, jaw and roll crushers, scales, pulverizer, ro-tap (screening) and pressure filter. Data collection and data and entry into an MS Excel spreadsheets. Tested ammonia, cyanide on all water samples and data maintenance on records for the laboratory.I have performed Assayer duties on as required basis, filling in while the full time Assayer was away on vacation or illness. Those opportunities have provided me with a great learning experience allowing me to become very comfortable working with laboratory equipment such as AA and ICP.Assayer. Process samples, perform analysis and produce reports for the laboratory. Weight samples with an analytical balance. Prepare reports and maintain records for the laboratory. Maintain equipment including AA (Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer), and balances. Titration of copper and zinc shipments. Analyzed samples using the ICP. Processed water samples for metals on Atomic Absorption spectrophotometer.