Chemist

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At Climax Molybdenum, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

Where You Will Work

Our Henderson mine and mill are an hour drive apart – separated by the Continental Divide and a 15-mile conveyor system (10 miles underground). The Henderson mine is an underground molybdenum mining operation located approximately 42 miles west of Denver and 10 miles west of Empire. It has been in operation since 1976 and today consists of a large block-cave, underground mining complex feeding a concentrator with a current capacity of approximately 32,000 metric tons per day.

It can produce approximately 15 million pounds of molybdenum per year. The Henderson mill is located 15 miles west of the mine, between Dillon and Kremmling.

Both sites are surrounded by US Forest Service land of the Arapaho National Forest , making it easy for our employees and their families to enjoy year-round hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing in the area. Explore the opportunity to advance your career at one of our sites – the Henderson mine or mill and live life at the top!

Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.

Conduct and oversee research, analysis, synthesis and experimentation of substances, for the purpose of ore analysis and process development, evaluation and application, quantitative and qualitative analysis, along with development and improvement of analytical methodologies. Provide guidance and may assist with supervision of Laboratory Technicians.

• Establish, supervise and may perform chemical and/or metallurgical analysis of process samples or final products using classical wet chemistry and instrumental analytical techniques; analyze data and report findings
• Has a thorough understanding of and operate laboratory instrumentation and equipment including troubleshooting, calibration, specific applications and oversee maintenance processes
• Review, test and make recommendations for new or enhanced laboratory equipment or protocols
• Contribute to new research and analytical method development; matching testing procedures or mining processes to ore body specific issues and developing appropriate techniques/SOPs and safety protocols
• Prepare timely and accurate reports and deliver presentations on processes and projects to Chemists, Engineers, Metallurgists and management
• Research quality control/quality analysis issues and make recommendations to Sr. Chemist/Chief Chemist for evaluation/correction
• Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
• Maintain current working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local regulations
• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or very closely related field with a strong emphasis in Chemistry (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Biology)
• Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex chemical, laboratory and quality assurance analyses
• Current knowledge of laboratory instrumentation
• Familiarity with modern analytical chemistry instrumentation methods
• Good decision making skills regarding proper laboratory technique and comparative laboratory procedures
• Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written
• Must have good application of computer programs and basic…