Hard Skills
IntermediateGeochemical Sample PreparationThe process of crushing, pulverizing, and performing acid digestion on geological samples to prepare them for chemical analysis.
AdvancedInductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) SpectrometryOperating and maintaining ICP-MS or ICP-OES instrumentation to determine trace and ultra-trace elemental concentrations.
IntermediateQA/QC Statistical ValidationMonitoring and evaluating laboratory data through the use of blanks, duplicates, and certified reference materials (CRMs).
IntermediateGeochemical Mapping and GISUtilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to plot and interpret geochemical data spatially.
IntermediateLaboratory Safety and Chemical HandlingManaging hazardous reagents, acids, and compressed gases while maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.