Assay Lab Chemist - Gold Project

About the role

G Mining Ventures (GMIN) acquired the OKO West project, a new gold discovery in northwest Guyana, in July 2024. The Assay Lab Chemist provides technical oversight of laboratory chemistry, instrumental analysis, QA/QC, method performance and analytical problem solving, supporting the Assay Lab Manager and acting as their delegate when assigned. The role combines laboratory work with handling of hazardous materials in a mining and mineral processing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead wet chemistry, instrumental analysis, standards preparation, calibration, quality control and analytical result review within the approved laboratory scope.
• Develop, review and maintain laboratory methods, work instructions, quality-control requirements, calculations and technical records under the document-control system.
• Monitor QA/QC trends, blanks, standards, duplicates, calibration performance and control limits, investigate failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Review analytical results and escalate abnormal or out-of-control results.
• Support method verification, validation, detection-limit studies, precision and accuracy assessments, reference-material programs and inter-laboratory comparisons.
• Advise Process, Metallurgy, Geology, Environment and other departments on analytical methods, limitations, sample handling and data interpretation.
• Train and coach laboratory personnel in analytical chemistry, instrumentation, QA/QC and safe work practices.
• Help with crew planning, workload balancing and technical coverage, monitor instrument performance and troubleshoot at operator level, and assist with reagents, standards and consumables.
• Take part in safety inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Typically six or more years of relevant analytical laboratory experience, preferably in mining or mineral processing.
• Previous supervisory or technical-lead experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of QA/QC, analytical calculations, reference materials, calibration, uncertainty sources and data review.
• Experience with techniques such as AAS, ICP-OES, combustion analysis, gravimetry, titration, cyanide analysis or other site methods.
• Ability to diagnose analytical problems, communicate technical requirements, train others and document investigations clearly.

What we offer

• Work schedule of 14 days on and 7 days off; transport, accommodation and meals provided on site.
• Competitive salary, benefits, bonus and group insurance.