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Laboratory Technician
- Pilbara, WA, Australia
- Permanent, Full time
MinRes can offer you!
- We encourage innovation, the courage to take on the impossible and the passion to make it happen.
- Our people’s well-being is at the forefront of our thinking, and we have an in-house Wellness Centre that includes on-site Mental Health Support.
- Live Your Best Life! Our benefits offer access to deals, support, and discounts to help you unlock the important things in Life—health, Family, Recreation, and Your Future with MinRes.
The Opportunity
Our Iron Valley Operation is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the laboratory team based at our Pilbara mine site. This is a full-time position working an 8D 6RR 7N 7RR roster and reports directly to the Laboratory Supervisor.
As a Laboratory Technician you operate and maintain the site assay lab and will be responsible for the preparation and analysis of routine plant and pit samples.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Inspect the workplace to identify hazards and assist to implement effective controls
- Accurate and timely reporting of analytical results
- Perform QAQC checks and ensure results are within control limits
- Ensuring you follow MinRes Laboratory procedures & adhere to Health & Safety Standards
- Contribute to daily PSI meetings
- Operate the Jaw Crusher, Boyd Crusher, Pulveriser, Dust Extractor, Sieve Shaker, and the Drying Ovens and other associated equipment in accordance with established procedures
- Experience with use of TGA, fusion and XRF equipment highly regarded
- Complete preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Proactively identify opportunities for improvement in relation to procedures, systems and work-related activities and initiate improvement action via an entry in the Laboratory Improvement Request Register
Your Experience and Skills:
- Previous years working in similar position within a fast-paced geochemistry/minerals laboratory environment
- MSL40118 Certificate 1V Laboratory Technician (Highly desirable)
- Ability to work cohesively in close knit team environment
- A strong commitment to safety
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines
- Full Australian working rights
- Current WA C Class Drivers Licence
About Iron Valley
Located 75km northwest of Newman, Iron Valley is MinRes’ is one of three sites in our Central Pilbara hub.
About Mineral Resources (MinRes)
MinRes is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. With a focus on people and innovation, MinRes has become one of the ASX’s best-performing companies since listing in 2006.
At MinRes, the future's bright. Be part of our next chapter.