Hard Skills
IntermediateGeochemical Sample PreparationThe systematic process of crushing, grinding, and pulverizing geological materials to produce a representative powder for chemical analysis.
AdvancedInductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) SpectrometryOperating and maintaining ICP-OES or ICP-MS instrumentation to determine elemental concentrations in digested samples.
AdvancedQuality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)The application of statistical controls, including the insertion of blanks, duplicates, and certified reference materials, to monitor laboratory precision.
IntermediateWet Chemistry DigestionThe use of concentrated acids and heat to dissolve geological samples into liquid form for analytical measurement.
IntermediateLaboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)Software-based laboratory and information management for tracking samples, automating workflows, and managing analytical data.
AdvancedFire AssayA traditional metallurgical technique used to determine the concentration of precious metals through fusion and cupellation.
BasicChemical Safety and WHMISComprehensive knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and the safe handling of laboratory reagents.