Laboratory Technician

**Job Description - Mining Laboratory Technician**

**LOCATION**: Maple Ridge, BC

**EXPERIENCE LEVEL**:Entry Level - No Experience Required

**JOB TYPE**:Full-Time

PMC Ltd is an exciting young Mineral Services Laboratory that has spent the last ten years focused on providing high quality mineralogical and metallurgical testing and analysis.

**DESCRIPTION**:
We are looking for people who show up with a positive attitude and ready to work. The laboratory technician follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to carry out routine sample preparation, mineral separation, and quality control / quality assurance support.

**JOB DUTIES**:

- Carries out sample preparation including riffle splitting, homogenizing, crushing / milling and screening.
- Carries out mineral separation techniques including heavy liquid separation, flotation, gravity separation
- Plans and organizes lab work to maximize time efficiency and complete tasks proficiently.
- Records and maintains all test results in project folders while implementing QA/QC protocols.
- Creates and maintains a safe working environment by being knowledgeable, competent and committed to health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
- Other duties and responsibilities as required

**TRAINING AND SKILLS**:

- Preference will be given to those with previous laboratory experience
- Minimum High School Education
- Post Secondary Education in Science, Engineering or related field is an asset
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- High-level written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized and capable of handling large volumes of samples and data.
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:

- Work is performed in a laboratory
- Health and Safety guidelines as directed by the Worksafe BC are to be followed.
- Regular work hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday - additional hours may be necessary to complete tasks and maintain when necessary.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: $16.00-$18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Maple Ridge, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2023-04-17