Laboratory Technician

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About our role:

Northern Star Resources has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join our world-class Jundee operations. This position is offered on 8 days on 6 days off rotation, FIFO ex Perth only.

This position reports to the Senior Metallurgist, and the primary role is to carry out routine and non-routine plant sampling as directed by the Senior Metallurgist and report results in an efficient and timely manner within the Processing Department. The role also includes assaying and QA/QC for solid solution grades, carbons, inventory profiles and any other monitoring of plant operations. The Technician is expected to maintain optimum performance of equipment and personal development to achieve lowest cost production.

Key accountabilities may include:

• Conduct the assigned routine sampling and assaying of plant samples, including the hypersaline duties
• Operate the Jaw Crusher, Pulveriser, Dust Extractor, Sieve Shaker, Bottle Roller, AAS, fume cupboard and the Drying Ovens and their associated equipment in accordance with established procedures
• Ensure equipment and processes are undertaken in accordance with established procedures and report any issues or problems arising which have an impact on Assaying and processing
• Ensure all reagents storage is as per Australian standard of Dangerous Goods and the facility is checked and all is stored in accordance with established procedures
• Ensure all standards are made and the procedures are undertaken in accordance with established procedures and report any issues or problems arising impacting on Assaying and AA Operation
• Quality control and reporting of all routine sampling and other relevant data both on file and computer to ensure accurate data is maintained and reported in a timely manner
• Comply with all safety and process procedures
• Comply with all reasonable and lawful instructions that are consistent with your contract of employment

Required skills and experience:

• Current Australian Drivers Licence
• 2 years previous experience in a similar role (gold mining preferred)
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to work as part of a team and foster team building relationships.
• High attention to detail
• Computer literacy - Microsoft Office and Excel
• Exposure to Pronto procurement system
• Good communication skills

About Northern Star Resources

Northern Star offers unparalleled opportunities for you to forge a career in the resource industry at their underground and open pit operations across Western Australia and Alaska. You can choose residential or FIFO opportunities throughout your career with us.

Gold in Ounces. Opportunities in Tonnes....

Why join us?

Be part of the next exciting growth stage of Northern Star. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business long term.

Northern Star encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where all people can achieve and contribute to their greatest potential. Joining the Northern Star team also means you are eligible for our industry leading Parental Leave entitlements, and bonus programs.

Benefits when you join Northern Star

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive
• Short-term incentive bonus program
• Employee Share Plan programs
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Parental leave policy - with up to 20 weeks primary carers leave and up to 4 weeks secondary carers leave. Primary carers return to work benefits including up to 6 weeks bonus payment, top up of superannuation and long service leave service recognition
• GoldSTARR program - cash savings for everyday expenses
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services
• Salary Continuance (Income protection) insurance from commencement
• Salary Sacrificing benefits, including Novated Leasing and Remote Area Living benefit options
• 5 weeks annual leave; and
• Paid Family Domestic Violence leave

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to local communities in which we operate. We recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work checks, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks.

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