Assay Lab Trainee (8030)

Schedule: Shift 7/7 – 12-hour days/nights

We are currently seeking a dedicated hard-working individual to join our team as a Assay Lab Trainee.

Working at the onsite laboratory and reporting to the Assay Laboratory Supervisor, the Assay Lab Trainee’s primary responsibility is to provide timely and accurate analytical services to the Rainy River Gold Mine Operations.

While Assay Lab and mineral processing experience is not required for this position, it is considered to be a valuable asset.

This is an entry level position, the successful candidate will receive on-the-job training to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge required for the position.

*Local applicants of the Rainy River District will be given priority.

Please note that camp accommodations are not provided for this role.

• Responsible for the weighing, drying and inventory of samples.
• Accurate data entry and set up of batch runs using LIMS.
• Safely and efficiently perform crushing and pulverizing of routine mill and geological samples.
• Ensure routine QA/QC checks, including Particle Size Analysis (PSA), are completed.
• Responsible for equipment (crusher and pulverizer) maintenance and checks.
• Keep a logbook for all routine equipment maintenance and daily, weekly and monthly housekeeping schedules.
• Collaborate with crew members, lead hands and supervisor to ensure tasks are completed safely, timely and efficiently.
• Execute procedures and systems to achieve results within given timeframes according to the Laboratory Service Agreement.
• Provide support to the team to meet OHSE site standards - ensuring all lab work areas are safe.

• Previous experience sample preparation or mineral processing is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) is an asset.
• Familiarity with SAP & LIMS is desirable.
• First aid certificate – desirable.
• Work in a team environment to meet deadlines
• Positive attitude, commitment to safety and desire to learn.
• Good initiative and judgement .
• Communicates effectively.

The anticipated salary for this position will be between $58,000 to 61,000.

*Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy, not just for future consideration.

Why Coeur?

• Highly competitive base salary, compensation programs and a quarterly incentive program

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit
• Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process.

Coeur Mining does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with the Company.

Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by Coeur Mining will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.

Coeur Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors.

Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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