OKO God Project - Chemist

To ensure the achievement of this large-scale project, G Mining Ventures is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of: Chemist The Assay Lab Chemist provides technical oversight for laboratory chemistry, instrumental analysis, QA/QC, method performance, and analytical problem solving. The role supports the Assay Lab Manager in maintaining accurate, timely, safe, and cost-effective analytical services and may act as the Manager's delegate when formally assigned.

About gminingventures

• In 2020, G Mining Ventures (GMIN) was created to acquire direct ownership of projects and capitalize on the value uplift that successful mine development offers.
• In July 2024, GMIN has acquired the OKO West project.
• The OKO West Project is a new gold discovery in northwest Guyana.
• It is located south of the historical “OKO” gold district, some 95 km west of Georgetown.

Responsibilities

• Conditions The Assay Lab Chemist works in a mining and mineral processing environment with a combination of laboratory work and the handling of hazardous materials.
• Provide technical leadership for wet chemistry, instrumental analysis, standards preparation, calibration, quality control, and analytical result review within the approved laboratory scope.
• Develop, review, and maintain laboratory methods, work instructions, quality-control requirements, calculations, and technical records in accordance with the laboratory document-control system.
• QA/QC trends, blanks, standards, duplicates, calibration performance, control limits, and other quality indicators; investigate failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Review analytical results and supporting data for technical validity and ensure abnormal, suspect, or out-of-control results are appropriately investigated and escalated.
• Support method verification, validation, detection-limit studies, precision and accuracy assessments, reference-material programs, and inter-laboratory comparisons as required.
• Provide technical advice to Process, Metallurgy, Geology, Environment, and other internal customers on analytical methods, limitations, sample handling, and interpretation of laboratory data.
• Train and coach laboratory personnel in analytical chemistry, instrumentation, QA/QC, safe work practices, and applicable procedures.
• Assist with crew planning, work prioritization, laboratory workload balancing, and technical coverage as directed by the Assay Lab Manager.
• Monitor the condition and performance of analytical instruments and laboratory equipment; perform authorized operator-level troubleshooting and coordinate vendor or maintenance support when specialist work is required.
• Assist with reagent, standard, consumable, and critical-spare requirements, including specification, inventory review, storage, and expiry control.
• Participate in laboratory safety inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of technical education and relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory QA/QC, analytical calculations, reference materials, calibration, uncertainty sources, and data review.
• Practical experience with applicable analytical techniques such as AAS, ICP-OES, combustion analysis, gravimetry, titration, cyanide analysis, or other site methods.
• Ability to diagnose analytical problems, communicate technical requirements, train others, and document investigations clearly.

Preferred

• Typically, six or more years of relevant analytical laboratory experience, preferably in mining or mineral processing.
• Previous supervisory or technical-lead experience is preferred.

Benefits

• 14 days On & 7 days Off Transport, accommodations, and meals provided on site.
• Package Competitive Salary Competitive benefits, bonus and Group Insurances

Working

They are responsible for maintaining a safe work environment. The role involves exposure to plant equipment, noise, dust, varying weather conditions, high-temperature furnaces requiring strict adherence to health, safety and PPE requirements. Extended hours may be required to support production objectives and operational needs.