Workplace Type: Onsite
Posting End Date: January 2, 2026
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Newmont’s Corporate Headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado with roles in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and much more.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
As Part of Our Team, You Will
• Execute analytical chemistry testwork and accurately report data
• Mix dry chemicals used for fluxing, including lead oxide
• Weigh and prepare samples for analysis with a high level of precision
• Load furnaces, pour fusions, and cupel buttons
• Weigh dores and prills and perform parting of dores
• Operate flame AA instrumentation to analyze gold in solution
• Maintain clear, detailed, and organized laboratory records, including procedures, directions, and priorities
• Order laboratory consumables and maintain appropriate inventory levels
• Handle hazardous materials responsibly, including proper sample disposal
• Assess, update, and follow SOPs and JHAs to ensure safe and compliant operations
Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role
• Formal education or training in Chemistry or a related science discipline
• Advanced knowledge of analytical laboratory methods, including fire assay and elemental analysis
• Demonstrated experience with sample preparation, furnace operations, and wet chemistry techniques
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety and quality
• Experience handling hazardous materials in a laboratory environment
• Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
Your Work Environment
This role is based in a laboratory setting and operates as an individual contributor, supporting multidisciplinary technical teams across metallurgy, mineralogy, and process engineering. A strong safety culture, procedural discipline, and collaboration are essential to success in this environment.
Why Join Newmont
At Newmont, our values—Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Inclusion, and Responsibility—guide how we work every day. You’ll join a global organization where your expertise directly contributes to safe operations, continuous improvement, and sustainable mining practices, while offering opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
The salary range offered for this role is USD $71,094-87,822. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.
This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance.
Newmont offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. This role will be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short and long-term disability; defined benefit pension; 401(k) program with company match; financial planning; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; paid family leave; matching gifts; and discounts on home, auto and pet insurance. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.
When submitting your resume or CV or any other application materials (including school transcripts, proof of graduation, etc.) to Newmont, it's important to focus on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications to show how well you fit the role. Pursuant to Colorado law, you may choose to remove or redact any age-identifying information (for example, age, date of birth, dates of school attendance, dates of school graduation, etc.). You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Newmont is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not make hiring decisions based on age or any other protected characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion).
Please note that if you are offered a position, the company may need to verify your date of birth for preemployment screening purposes including background check and prohibited party screening. But age-related information is not required for the application process.
