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Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada

•All previous skills and responsibilities.•Training Assayer 2 positions.

Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada

• Receive, sort, organize and dry samples; • Use a LIMS program for sample logging, tracking, and processing; • Crush samples using equipment designed for the task; • Conduct sub sampling by various methods; • Conduct multi-sample pulverization using a lift assist system; • Screen tests to ensure goal particle sizes for crushed and pulverized samples; • Weigh, prepare, fuse and cupel mill and mine samples (fire assay) with a multi-load, multi-pour system; • Ensure optimization of sample throughput from fire assay through to wet lab; • Validate sample identification using LIMS and create worksheets; • Manage consumables for optimum cost efficiency and reduced waste; • Maintain fire assay and sample preparation equipment; • Maintain a clean and safe work environment; • Monitor Quality Control results and report anomalies; • Report all accidents, incidents, defective equipment and unsafe work conditions immediately to the supervisor; • Perform any other duties required by the supervisor.

Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada

•Weighing and preparation of mill and mine samples;•Fusing, pouring and de-slagging mill and mine samples;•Cupelling and final collection of beads for mill and mine samples;•Organizing ones time in order to optimize sample throughput in fire assay;•Validate sample identification using LIMS;•Maintain a neat and contaminate free work station;•Maintain fire assay equipment, specifically furnaces;•Manage consumables for optimum cost efficiency and reduced waste;•Keep material and samples in an orderly and neat fashion;•Preparation of sample beads for AA determination by use of acid digestion;•Reading of prepared samples on AA instrument;•Determination of WAD-CN (Weak Acid Dissociation) using a colorimeter;•Determination of TSS (Total Suspended Solids);•Preparation of sample beads for gravimetric determination;•Determination of base metals using AA instrument;•Preparation of mill solution samples using “lead boat” method (for Au);•Bullion determinations;•Reporting sample results after review, if within QA/QC criteria;•Using micro-balance for the determination of gravimetric analysis;•Routinely monitor equipment and glassware for accuracy to ensure quality readings and results;•Maintain an organized and neat work area to control contaminants;•Equipment maintenance (example: AA cleaning);•Report all accidents, incidents, defective equipment and unsafe work conditions to the supervisor and be actively involved in finding solutions or making the workplace safe;•Generating worksheets in LIMS;•Operating carbon/sulfur analyzer when needed;•Perform other duties as required within the limits set by company Health & Safety and environmental policies and regulations;•Actively participate in the Assay Lab inventory management system.

Hope Bay, Nunavut

Assist Senior Assayer with processing of ore samples and to determine grade, value and mineral properties.Follow industry standard operating procedures and instructional references as directed by supervisor.Prepare mineral/ore sample tests using multi-acid digestion techniques.Prepare and carry out fire assay and fire assay finish procedures in accordance with documented SOP’s or recognized standard reference methods.Weighs residues on balance scale to determine proportion of pure gold and silverPerformed operation and maintenance of key analytical equipment such as Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, microbalance, and related lab equipment and sample preparation equipmentParticipated in training and development initiatives to remain current with technology, policies and procedures.Ensured daily/weekly production targets are met and made appropriate changes where necessary to streamline processes.Collected, entered and prepared assay data reports for mill operations and management review.Ensured that all work is conducted in a safe manner in accordance with applicable legislation, company policy, standards, and procedures.Monitor consumables and supplies and liaise with Senior Assayer or Chief Assayer to ensure that correct stock levels are maintained.

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Perform Fire Assay techniques, such as fluxing, fusing, and cupelling samples according to written procedures.Setting up analytical batches.Calibration and set up of equipment prior to analysis.Maintain and record equipment calibrations.Interpret and evaluate all results.Carries out routine equipment maintenance under the direction of Operations Manager.Other duties include: maintaining Quality Control and production documentation, submitting samples to the wet laboratory, proper disposal of crucibles, cupels and fire assay lead wastes.Inspecting samples, crucibles, buttons, and beads to ensure that Fire Assaying was done correctly.Follow all Quality system protocols, reports discrepancies to Operations Manager and Quality Assistant.Maintains a clean working environment.May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Continued all tasks related to Sample prep Technician.Lead by example; follow SOP's and provide quality results.Provide any training that sample prep technicians need.Provide direction, instruction, and guidance to technicians on afternoon shift and the occasional day shift sample prep technicians.Delegating tasks.Manage afternoon shift's work flow, reporting production metrics, recognize high performance and reward accomplishments.Encourage creativity and motivate sample prep team.Developed an Excel production log template for laboratory.Acted as demonstrator for internal and external audits.

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Unpack, sort, transfer and dry samples Execute and perform crushing, pulverising and screening of geological materials as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures. Conduct routine quality checks including particle size analysis, dust loss and report data immediately to the Supervisor or group leader if results are outside of acceptability parameters. Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and QC results are entered into SLIMS as necessary. Maintain clean and organized workbench area ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal is according to laboratory procedures including any special requirements for handling international soils. Ensure that equipment is maintained in good order making the Supervisor or group leader aware of any damaged or defective equipment or any equipment requiring adjustment i.e. pulverising time or crushers gapping. Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs . May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Advanced Degree, Biotechnology