Fire Assay Manager

Paragon Geochemical Laboratories is recruiting a dynamic team member who embraces advances in technology and is looking for an opportunity to be part of a collaborative team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure full compliance with Paragon Safety, Health & Safety, confidentiality and Professional Conduct Policies
• Manage staff and operation of all process SOPs which include weighing samples, fluxing and fusion, digestion, instrumental determination and data review
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies, and produce a PO, and follow up that delivery of ordered items is intact.
• Oversee fire assay inventory and documented information
• Responsible for all activities of the fire assay process (i.e. from pulp to final report), ensure that samples move through the process in a fast, efficient compliant manner
• Focus on minimizing turnaround time, reducing non-conformity events by putting in place and maintain corrective and preventative actions
• Organize work orders, schedule work according to priority daily for all currently active shift
• Daily management of department: monitor and motivate technicians, safe working conditions and efficiency in department, housekeeping
• Provide guidance and supervision so that SOP’s are understood and followed
• Maintain laboratory equipment/instruments in the Fire Assay area in good working condition and report deficiencies promptly
• Perform procedures in the absence of a technician or due to insufficient staffing in order to meet turn-around time
• Foster and maintain a positive environment by ensuring that all employees are treated with respect, grievances are dealt in a timely manner
• The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• B.S. in chemistry, geochemistry or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and Fire Assay experience. 
• A minimum of three years of responsible leadership experiences in management or supervisory positions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Detail orientated and ability to work well under pressure

About Paragon Geochemical Laboratories

The Paragon management team has over 100 years of combined experience working with industry decision-makers. We are looking for team members to continue the transition of delivering exceptional service to our customers.  We offer high pay for fast-paced efforts within a team setting that produces precise analytical results.

Paragon is pleased to offer competitive compensation commensurate with education and experience, and a comprehensive benefits program.