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Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Operador de Laboratorio Químico

Academic & Institutional ResearchPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeCerro Negro, Santa Cruz Province, ArgentinaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed secondary education; a technical focus in chemistry, industrial processes, laboratory work, or a related area is preferred.
  • Knowledge of mineral sample preparation and analysis.
  • Ability to operate laboratory equipment and instruments; atomic absorption experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of good laboratory practices and safe handling of chemical reagents.
  • Knowledge of physicochemical analysis and quality control, including fire assay.
  • Ability to use computer tools to record and track results.
  • Knowledge of safety, occupational health, and environmental standards applicable to laboratories.
  • At least 2 years of experience in chemical, metallurgical, environmental, or quality-control laboratory work.
  • Experience receiving, identifying, preparing, and conditioning samples for analysis.
  • Experience drying, crushing, quartering, pulverizing, and homogenizing mineral samples.
  • Experience operating and performing basic care of laboratory equipment and instruments.
  • Experience conducting analyses according to established procedures, standards, and protocols.
  • Experience recording, checking, and reporting results while ensuring information quality and traceability.
  • Experience safely handling chemical reagents and disposing of laboratory-related waste.
  • Experience working under safety, occupational health, and environmental standards.
  • Commitment to safety and following procedures.
  • Work ethic and self-motivation.
  • Ability to organize and maintain discipline in task execution and information recording.
  • Ability to reside in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina.

Responsibilities

  • Receive, identify, prepare, and condition samples for analysis.
  • Dry, crush, quarter, pulverize, and homogenize mineral samples.
  • Operate and provide basic care for laboratory equipment and instruments.
  • Conduct analyses according to established procedures, standards, and protocols.
  • Record, check, and report results, ensuring information quality and traceability.
  • Handle chemical reagents safely and dispose of laboratory-related waste.
  • Work in accordance with safety, occupational health, and environmental standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in mining laboratories, metallurgical plants, or process industries.
  • Experience and knowledge of metallurgical processes and analytical techniques used in mining.
  • Technical secondary education focused on chemistry, industrial processes, laboratory work, or a related area.
  • Experience with atomic absorption equipment.

About the Company

Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Newmont is a global mining company that extracts and processes gold and copper, with silver and other metals also produced. It discovers, develops, and operates mines, then processes and sells the metals, while integrating environmental and social planning to gain approvals and maintain social acceptance. It differentiates itself through its large global scale, diversified metal portfolio including the Newcrest acquisition, and a strong focus on sustainable practices and stakeholder engagement. Its goal is to grow its metal assets responsibly while ensuring safety, environmental stewardship, and a social license to operate across its worldwide operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1916

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