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Fire Assay Technician
@ SGS
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
SGS is hiring a Fire Assay Technician to prepare and test mineral samples in its geochemistry laboratory. The work covers fire assay techniques such as fluxing, fusing and cupelling, plus routine equipment upkeep and detailed documentation. The posting states full-time work, a starting wage of $21.50 per hour, and a high school diploma as the minimum education.
Pay:
Up to $21.50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform fire assay techniques: fluxing, fusing and cupelling samples
- Carry out routine equipment maintenance under supervisor direction
- Maintain accurate work order documentation, fusion sheets and logs
- Follow quality system protocols and dispose of crucibles, cupels and lead waste
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 0 to 1 year of laboratory experience preferred
- Lab experience gained through education accepted
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · smartrecruiters
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Research & science |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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SGS
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Geneva |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 137 |
Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
- Perform Fire Assay techniques, such as fluxing, fusing, and cupelling samples according to written procedures.
- Carry out routine equipment maintenance under direction of supervisor.
- Complete and maintain accurate, up to date work order documentation, fusion sheets and logs in every respect.
- Follow all Quality system protocols and report discrepancies to Supervisor.
- Maintain a clean work environment which includes proper disposal of crucibles, cupels and fire assay lead wastes.
- Organize and label waste disposal.
- May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.
- May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma (or equivalent) is required
- Experience: zero to 1 year of relevant laboratory work experience preferred or equivalent lab experience through education.
Additional Information
Salary: starting at $21.50 per hour.
Some benefit highlights:
- 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
- Paid time off
- RRSP Program Eligibility
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.
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