SGS seeks a Geochemistry Fire Assay Technician skilled in fluxing, fusing, and cupelling samples while maintaining accurate laboratory records. Rotating 12-hour day and overnight shifts apply.

You will perform fire assay techniques to determine mineral and metal concentrations under written procedures. This physically demanding work requires attention to detail, safe instruction-following, quality-system compliance, and routine equipment maintenance. The position may include work across other Geochemistry laboratory sections.

Key Responsibilities:

- Determine concentrations using fire assay techniques
- Flux, fuse, and cupel samples following procedures
- Maintain current work orders, fusion sheets, and logs
- Organize and label waste for disposal
- Coordinate special or ad hoc projects when assigned

Requirements:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Relevant laboratory experience or equivalent education experience preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Time management and attention to detail
- Valuable hand-eye coordination with samples and equipment

Use fire assay, quality control, and laboratory coordination skills to support SGS Geochemistry testing operations.

📌 Geochemistry Fire Assay Technician (Red Lake)
🏢 SGS
📍 Red Lake