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ID #54239020
Estado Colorado
Ciudad Denver
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente Colorado
Showed 2025-07-28
Fecha 2025-07-28
Fecha tope 2025-09-26
Categoría Laboral general
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Laboratory Technician (Golden, Colorado)

Colorado, Denver, 80221 Denver USA
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Company Description

Paterson & Cooke was founded as an engineering consultancy in 1991 specializing in slurry pipeline and mine backfilling consulting services to the South African mining industry. More than three decades later, the founding vision of providing the most sought-after specialist consulting engineering services to the mining industry holds true. Our expertise has grown to include slurry pipeline systems, tailings and mine waste technology, mine backfill, offshore engineering, mineral processing, and laboratory test work capabilities.

Our reputation as global leaders in this industry is directly attributed to the work of our diverse team of world class engineers and specialists operating out of offices in Australia, Canada, Chile, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and USA.

Job Description

The successful applicant will work on-site in the laboratory at Paterson & Cooke’s Golden, CO office. In-house training will be provided. Occasional travel may be necessary (<10% of time).

The work will entail the following:

Tasks And Responsibilities

At P&C, safety is paramount. Adhere to and implement rigorous safety requirements.

Sample management (sample receipt, splitting, tracking, disposal or return).

Metallurgical test work, including: particle size analysis, thickening, filtration, and rheology test work for mine tailings samples.

Complete test work with a high level of care. Test work drives high-cost engineering decisions.

Data entry and analysis.

Organize shipping and deliveries.

Maintain inventory of supplies; update as needed.

Ordering of spare parts and supplies as needed.

Misc. laboratory errands including pickup/delivery of supplies, samples, and chemicals.

Maintain laboratory space and keep equipment clean, organized, and in working order.

Forklift training and license will be provided.

Requirements and competencies

High school diploma or equivalent required

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in science related field (preferred)

0-2 years of experience working in a lab setting, or related field

Understanding of basic math and chemistry (preferred)

Able to lift up to 50 lbs, repeatedly, as needed

Able to wear mandatory safety equipment (safety shoes and respirator)

Competency with Microsoft Office suite, mainly Word and Excel.

A valid driver’s license and vehicle for running errands (mileage to be reimbursed)

Must be eligible to work in the United States

Able and willing to travel locally (<10%)

Personal characteristics

Adaptable and eager to learn

Organizational and time management skills

Able to work independently and contribute as a team member

Communication skills, both written and verbal

Attention to detail

Commitment to excellence

Other Important Details

Work Schedule:

9 hour days (Monday-Thursday), 8 hour days (Fridays). Approx. every other Friday off (some moved around to add days around holiday breaks). Hours are somewhat flexible but employees are expected to be on site from 8am to 12pm; 1pm to 4pm.

Salary and Benefits:

Pay Range $40,000 - $55,000 (DOE)

Health Insurance

Company Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off – Vacation & Sick

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