Laborer - Sample Preparation Technician

Closing Date: March 23, 2026

 

Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Recruiter: Annabel Morena

 

About Red Dog

Red Dog Operations is both the largest critical minerals mine in the United States and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. In 1982, Red Dog was developed through a partnership between Teck and the land-owner NANA, an Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska. The partnership between Teck and NANA ensures real benefits for the local Iñupiat community, while recognizing there is still more to do as we advance our commitment to sustainable practices and meaningful engagement.

 

Role Overview

Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for a Laborer, Sample Preparation Technician  

Rotation schedule will be 2 weeks on-site with 2 weeks off-site

Reporting to the Assay Laboratory Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

•    Use the required personal protective equipment in order to promote a safe work environment this includes but is not limited to respiratory protection in the form of a respirator or powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR), hard hat, coveralls, steel toed boots, gloves, coveralls, and ear protection
•    Spend the majority of their shift, often in excess of 10 hours, split between the mill and sample preparation room.  This is a very physically demanding position involving walking several flights of stairs, lifting heavy samples, and using sample processing equipment
•    Process routine samples, demonstrating to the laboratory supervisor or a more senior Laboratory Assistant the knowledge of the specific processing requirements of each sample type
•    Operate and maintain the equipment used in sample preparation in order to safely prepare samples for analysis
•    Collect samples in the mill, at the appropriate collection times, in order to provide needed analytical samples to the Assay Laboratory
•    Attend and actively participate in daily safety meetings in order to promote a safe work environment.  As directed by the laboratory supervisor, the Lab Assistant 1 will present a short safety topic in a daily safety meeting, with assistance in preparation from the laboratory supervisor or a designated senior employee
•    Perform moisture analysis on a variety of sample types in order to assist in providing needed information for mill operations or shipping
•    Log in samples received in the sample preparation room in order to provide an audit trail should samples need to be tracked throughout their processing
•    Learn to operate the XRF analyzers in order to provide routine assays of mine pit samples
•    Safely operate the various crushing machines required to process geology samples
•    Accurately weigh samples in preparation for digestion and analysis
•    Prepare samples for Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis
•    Wash labware

 

EMS Functions:
•    Properly dispose of waste material generated in sample processing to conform to all environmental regulations and policies

Qualifications

•    High School Diploma or equivalent
•    High school math required and science classes strongly preferred
•    Six months prior experience preferred
•    Computer skills such as email and word processing
•    The ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
•    Ability to work proficiently with little to no supervision and must be able to work nights alone
•    Ability to wear all of the personal protective equipment required for the job duties.
•    Must be physically fit and able to lift heavy samples repeatedly
•    Ability to lift up to 1 to 15 lbs frequently and occasionally lift 30 to 75 lbs

 

Working Conditions:

• Access: Fly in, fly out
• Schedule: We offer a two-weeks on / two-weeks off rotational schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Accommodation: Our modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. All meals are provided, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.
• Culture: At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process.

 

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters — to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.

 

Apply with us 

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Laborer - Sample Preparation Technician role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 

 

Requisition ID: 53576 | Job Category: Other | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Red Dog | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site