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Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing, precious metals producer with four wholly-owned operations: the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.
Coeur Alaska’s Kensington mine comprises an underground, hard-rock gold mine, associated milling facilities and a campsite in the historic Berners Bay Mining District, 45 miles north-northwest of Juneau. The mine is accessed via company transportation including bus rides and a boat ride through Lynn Canal.
Coeur Alaska is an integral part of the local community and actively supports education and workforce development programs, environmental stewardship efforts, arts and culture, and local nonprofit agencies through monetary investments, in-kind support, and employee volunteerism.
Approximately 400 miners, mechanics, engineers, operators, geologists, environmental technicians, exploration, and business leaders operate the Kensington mine. Coeur Alaska prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.
About the Job:
Reporting to the Process Manager, the Assay Lab Supervisor will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally sound operation of the assay lab including sample preparation, analysis, and reporting. They will support Mine, Process, and Technical Services departments by providing timely and accurate testing and determinations. The Assay Lab Supervisor is ultimately responsible occupational health and safety of the assay lab employees. This includes business improvement projects to ensure meeting regulatory standards.
The schedule for this position is 4 days on at the mine site located about 45-miles north of Juneau, accessible only through company transportation, and 3 days off.
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining accurate analytical records and timely reporting of results. Utilize and troubleshoot analytical and technical issues affecting laboratory performance.
- Direct analytical activities and functions with emphasis on developing reliable and efficient methods of analysis by fully utilizing both internal and external expertise including coordinating external laboratory facilities as required.
- Conduct QA/QC testing to validate analytical accuracy and efficiency.
- Work closely with the Mine Operations, Technical Services, and Process departments on work requests and scheduling.
- Communicate in advance any prospective analytical issues associated with the laboratory equipment and analysis reporting.
- Progression review and regular performance evaluations of staff members.
- Provide weekly and monthly statistical summaries for key process plant key performance indicators
- Collaborate with mine, geology, and metallurgy on development of new ore bodies.
- Evaluating facility requirements to meet regulatory emission standards (lead, silica) and manage improvement projects to accomplish safe workspaces.
- Project management with outside contractors for any specialized analytical equipment support or supplemental analysis and management of the data collection system (LIMS).
- Manage suppliers and inventory to track costs associated with operating the lab, and developing yearly budgets based on expected departmental sample volumes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Ability to work safe and promote safe behavior in others.
- Minimum 3 years in a laboratory or similar supervisory role.
- High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent work history.
- Complete understanding of quality control/quality assurance practices.
- Capable of creating statistical control limits and tracking.
- Understand the principles of sampling theory and have a strong understanding of analytical methods required for the function of a mine/mill process control laboratory inclusive of fire assay, advanced instrumental analyses, basic metallurgical testing, and general analytical chemistry.
- Knowledge of analytical procedures and equipment, troubleshooting equipment, and problem-solving ability.
- Practical experience in a process plant and analytical/metallurgical laboratory environment.
- Strong communication, customer service and collaboration skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and adapt to changing operational needs.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset – being respectful, reliable, and easy to work with is just as important as technical skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel proficiency and utilization of other related software.
- Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust and takes accountability.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience with LIMS.
- Preference given to Alaskan applicants.
- BS degree in Chemistry.
- Experience with statistical methods and their application software.
- Working knowledge of fire assay, atomic absorption, sulfur analysis, insol procedures with other various lab experience and chemistry knowledge.
Relocation Support:
Coeur Alaska provides relocation assistance for positions that require residency in Juneau, Alaska.
Recruitment Window:
Applications will be accepted through March 13, 2026.
It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
