Wet Laboratory Technician Geochemistry - Special Projects (6 Month Contract)

Job Description

-Perform leaching methods as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). This will mainly include cyanide leaches, but possible acid leaches as required. 
-Make basic reagents as necessary. 

-Provides feedback to supervisors and/or group leader regarding any issues encountered during procedures. , Sample spills, loss of samples etc. 

-Verify and adjust calibrations on a variety of lab equipment including dispensers and balances.

-Ensure that equipment is maintained and in good working order including rollers, centrifuges and shakers.

-Inform the supervisor or group leader of any damaged or defective equipment or any equipment requiring complex adjustment. 

-Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and QC results are entered into 

SLIMS as necessary. 

-Maintain clean and organized workbench and fumehood areas, ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal is ...