About AXT and the Automated Mineralogy IncubatorAXT is Australia's leading supplier of high technology scientific equipment for imaging and analysis.
At AXT and the Automated Mineralogy Incubator (AMI) we do interesting stuff!
We are a bridge between research and industry, providing new instruments and techniques for mineralogy analysis.
We are dynamic organisation with a multicultural team working in Australia and abroad.
Our world class team of Geoscientists is expanding, and we require new team members to join us in Perth WA at the Automated Mineralogy Incubator as soon as possible.
The Opportunity (Multiple possitions)As a Mineralogist/Process Mineralogist/Geometallurgist at the AMI, you will work closely with colleagues and clients to provide high-quality outcomes for mineralogical challenges using both traditional and new techniques.
With your mineralogy background you will use your knowledge of mineral chemistry to interpret spectral data to create mineral libraries as a starting point for your project outcomes and technical solutions.
There are also opportunities to present at conferences and write papers for publication.You will be working with new and traditional techniques including:
TESCAN TIMA SEM for automated mineralogy
LIBS scanning
Rigaku XRD
Key Responsibilities
Acquiring, processing, and interpreting multisource spectral data
Writing high-quality technical reports




Conducting client presentations and presenting at conferences and seminars
Training industrial and academic customers
Liaising with instrument development team
Education Qualification
Tertiary qualifications in geology/mineralogy or metallurgy
Knowledge and Skills
Competent to expert level in using a SEM based automated mineralogy analyser
Demonstrated experience optimising mineral libraries
Practical experience with sample preparation, results analysis and report writing
Fluency with Microsoft Office suite
Competency in spoken and written English (an additional language desirable)
About You
Able to achieve deadlines
Methodical with high attention to detail
Enthusiastic person who likes to solve challenges
A team player who works collaboratively in addition to working independently
Thirst for continuous knowledge
A desire to move forward, find new directions and help the business develop and grow
Australian citizen/permanent resident or hold a visa with full work rights.
Benefits and CultureWe have adaptable working hours to fit in with busy schedules.
Career development through seminars, workshops, and conferencesPreference for minimum 2 years working at a mine site with geometallurgical process control or in a commercial metallurgical testing operationInterested candidates should send their resume with a cover letter.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Mineralogist - Process Mineralogist - Geometallurgist (Perth)
🏢 AXT
📍 Perth