Chemist - Assay Lab

JOB TITLE: Chemist - Assay Lab
DEPARTMENT: Assay Lab
LOCATION: Robinson Mine - Ruth, NV
PAY GRADE: N/A
POSITION REPORTS TO: Assay Lab Supervisor
ROTATING SHIFT: Weekday days
EXEMPT • NONEXEMPT ☒

Purpose & Scope of The Position:

Responsible for continued development and improvement of analytical methods and assay procedures in the Assay Laboratory. The Chemist position is a hands-on role that combines laboratory experience and expertise with laboratory information and quality reports.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Strong knowledge of basic laboratory skills and practices.
• Develop and improve analytical methods and assay processes for Assay Laboratory analysis.
• Ability to train others in new and existing methods.
• Perform control charting and write monthly quality data reports for corporate team.
• Manage routine outside comparative samples and data.
• Write and update SOPs, manage laboratory SOP system.
• Prepare and prioritize standards used in Assay Laboratory.
• Ability to analyze problems, prioritize issues and develop timely and cost-effective solutions within a laboratory setting.
• Troubleshoot analytical equipment including AAs, diluters, pH meters, fluoride meters, titrators, LECOs, balances, and others as necessary.
• Review analytical data when needed.
• Experience interpreting results from wet chemistry and instrumental chemical analyses.
• Knowledge of computers, strong familiarity with Word, Excel, LIMS System and spreadsheets.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment with ever-changing conditions.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Follow safe work procedures and best practices.
• Willingness to perform other duties as necessary to ensure the success of KGHM.

Required Education, Work Experience & Training:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or closely related chemical science.
• Minimum of three (3) years in a laboratory setting preferably an analytical metallurgical laboratory.
• A valid Driver's License.

Preferred Education, Work Experience & Training:

• Master's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or closely related chemical science.
• Five (5) years in a laboratory setting, preferably an analytical metallurgical laboratory.
• QC operations experience desired.

Technical Skills:

• Special equipment and computer knowledge required.

Travel Requirements:

• N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to meet the required physical demands, including exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25-50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10-20 pounds of force constantly.