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Lab Technician In the Cripple Creek Area October 30, 2025

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Pay: $25.00

Job Full Description

Express Employment is hiring for a Lab Technician in the Cripple Creek Area

Pay: $25.00

Schedule: 6:00am - 6:00pm on a rotating schedule that will cover a weekend per month

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for preparing and analyzing mineral samples, including ore, rock, soil, and process solutions, to determine gold content and support operational decisions at the gold mine. The technician follows standard operating procedures and quality control protocols to ensure accurate and timely results

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Prepare and process samples (crushing, pulverizing, splitting) for fire assay and wet chemistry analysis
  • Conduct assays using fire assay and shake leach techniques using gravimetric and ICP-OES finish
  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment (Crushers, Mills, Lecos, ICPs, Terraspec, XRF, furnaces, balances, digestion equipment, etc

  •        Record and analyze test results, ensuring accuracy and adherence to QA/QC procedures.

  • Report anomalies, inconsistencies, or non-conformances to the Lab Supervisor
  • Calibrate instruments and perform routine maintenance to ensure operational readiness
  • Follow and enforce strict safety, environmental, and health regulations
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the laboratory
  • Work collaboratively with other lab technicians and mine site departments
  • Exposure to high heat (from furnaces), dust, and chemicals
  • Must wear appropriate PPE and adhere to mine safety protocols
  • Forklift operation experience or willingness to be trained in forklift operation

Minimum Qualifications and Skill Requirements

  • Knowledge of laboratory environment and sample preparation techniques is preferred, but not mandatory
  • Must be able to effectively multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced laboratory environment
  • Ability to work in a physically demanding environment which requires standing for long periods and routinely lifting up to 50lbs
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Basic computer skills (e.g., Excel, LIMS systems)
  • Willingness to work a day-shift rotational schedule which may include some weekends and holidays

Apply online or at our office:

Express can help you find the job that is a good fit for your needs and abilities, and you’ll never pay a fee for our services and support.

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Benefits of working with Express:

  • Holiday Pay
  • Health Insurance that meets Affordable Care Act standards
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 401 (K)
  • Direct Deposit
  • Paid Sick Leave

About us:

Express works with job seekers to help find the right job for their skills and experience. As one of the leading staffing companies in North America, State, and Location Name, we’re ready to help you take the next step in your career. Whether you are ready for a full-time position, looking for part-time work, or want a more flexible schedule, Express has a wide range of jobs available including:

  • Administrative
  • Light Industrial
  • Skilled Trades
  • Professional positions

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or genetic info

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Colorado Springs (South), CO
2430
2360 South Academy Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80916

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