Fire Assay Lab Technician

Fire Assay Lab Technician Newmont Mining - 3.9 Denver, CO Job Details Temporary | Contract $30 - $35 an hour 19 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Mid-level Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Analysis skills Bachelor's degree Associate's degree Communication skills Assays Full Job Description Workplace Type: Onsite Posting End Date: 20 June 2025 Founded in 1921 and publicly traded since 1925, Newmont (www.newmont.com) is one of the largest gold companies in the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company has approximately 24,000 employees and contractors, with the majority working at Newmont's core operations in the United States, Australia, Ghana, Peru and Suriname. Newmont is the only gold company listed in the S 500 index and in 2007 became the first gold company selected to be part of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. Newmont's industry leading performance is reflected through high standards in environmental management, health and safety for its employees and creating value and opportunity for host communities and shareholders. Your impact Fire Assay Lab Technician to join our Analytical Team. This position works with the lab manager and engineering staff to provide accurate and timely gold analysis for samples including geological and process products. ***This is a contract/temporary position with expected duration of 10-12 months with the possibility to extend longer based on performance and business requirements.*** As part of our team you will Mix dry chemicals used for fluxing, including lead oxide Weigh and mix samples Load furnaces, pour fusions, and cupelling buttons Weigh dores and prills Part dores Operate flame AA instrumentation for analysis of gold in solutions Other duties and responsibilities, as required. Prerequisites for success in this role High school diploma or equivalent required, Associates or Bachelors degree in a science-related field preferred Understanding of math, chemistry and safety considerations pertinent to fire assay Comprehension of Microsoft Suite of programs (Excel, Word, Project) Demonstrated experience in performing fire assay procedures both in the furnace room and wet chemistry operations Strong adherence to safety protocols Experienced in performing analysis on a variety of sample types Reliable, honest and a high standard of integrity Analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as work effectively as a team member Ability to work in a fast paced and fluid environment Established organizational skills, communication, dependability, and work ethic Strong attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies Over 2 years of experience in a related field is preferred Able to read and understand written procedures and standard operation procedures Able to work safely with hazardous chemicals Comfortable working in hot environments Your work environment This role is based on-site at Newmont's Malozemoff Technical Facility in Englewood, CO We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! The salary range offered for this overtime-eligible role is USD $30-35/hour. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate's salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont. When submitting your resume or CV or any other application materials (including school transcripts, proof of graduation, etc.) to Newmont, it's important to focus on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications to show how well you fit the role. Pursuant to Colorado law, you may choose to remove or redact any age-identifying information (for example, age, date of birth, dates of school attendance, dates of school graduation, etc.). You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Newmont is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not make hiring decisions based on age or any other protected characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion). Please note that if you are offered a position, the company may need to verify your date of birth for preemployment screening purposes including background check and prohibited party screening. But age-related information is not required for the application process.