Laboratory Technician I

Climax Molybdenum is the world's leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business in a safe, highly efficient and socially responsible manner. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years and today have mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax mine is located between Frisco and Leadville. Our Henderson mine and mill are an hour's drive apart - separated by the Continental Divide and a 15-mile conveyor system (10 miles is underground). The Henderson mine is about 50 miles west of Denver and 10 miles west of Empire, and the mill is located between Dillon and Kremmling. Description Under close supervision, performs routine chemical and/or metallurgical analytical tasks at assigned site. May collect samples which could include collection from rail cars or trucks in some locations Prepare samples for analysis using established tests and techniques Assists with/performs routine chemical and/or metallurgical analysis and reporting Maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge of math, chemistry and/or computer skills appropriate to the assignment Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions Preferred Qualifications: High School diploma or GED Experience with mathematic and/or numbers based tasks Experience with chemical sample preparation and/or analysis Ability to follow detailed, technical instructions Experience with tedious or repetitive motions or tasks Strong organizational and documentation skills Strong proficiency using MS Excel to develop and maintain spreadsheets reports, and other documentation BENEFITS: Monthly Housing Stipend Relocation assistance 401k with company match Medical/Dental/Vision (Start on day 1 of employment) Pay range: $19.00 - $26.00 per hour *See job post at www.fmjobs.com for more details and requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.