Job Title: Diamond Grader Associate
Department: Grading | Level: L3 | Reports to: Supervisor
Job Role: Perform the summative evaluation of diamonds in accordance with the International Diamond Grading System and document identifying features required for the initial draft of GIA Diamond Grading Reports.
Essential Duties:
- Perform the following and other duties assigned to meet production goals (quality and quantity)
- Evaluate a diamond and determine the initial clarity, polish and symmetry grades in accordance with GIA standards
- Follow standard grading methodology and examination techniques to evaluate a diamond using proper tools and devices (i.e. microscope, loupe, tweezers, etc.)
- Apply basic knowledge of GIA policies and procedures to identify characteristics present in the diamond, and electronically map observations onto a diagram by using GIA’s proprietary systems
- Learn to interpret and follow documentation policies and procedures to efficiently represent characteristics and treatments present in the diamond by using GIA’s proprietary systems
- Participate in ongoing professional training and testing for continuous grading development
- Meet required Diamond Grader (L4) qualification criteria (quality and quantity) within specified timeline
- Perform other duties as assigned or per business needs
Qualification
- Graduate (Science background preferred)
- Must complete GIA Graduate Diamonds Program within 9 months of training start date
Description of Success Factors:
- Personal accountability: learn and improve performance; take personal responsibility for decisions, actions & outcomes
- Technical knowledge: ability to learn, retain and apply grading knowledge (includes receiving and applying feedback from mentors/more experienced staff)
- Service mindset: drive and motivation to meet production and quality requirements
- Decision quality/Problem solving: ability to identify issues; know how to escalate an issue or to ask for guidance
- Analytical skills: learn to apply analytical thinking and deductive reasoning to daily work; ability to learn to articulate the issues/reasoning to reach the initial evaluation of diamonds
- Visual perception (being able to make sense of what you see), depth perception, understanding of spatial relationship – ability to map a 3-Dimensional object into 2-D diagram with accuracy
- Ability to use gemmological equipment (microscope and loupe) to evaluate the diamond, and hand-held tools (tweezers, stone holder) to manipulate diamonds
- Ability to read, comprehend and follow standard procedures or instruction (proficiency in reading, writing and speaking in English required)
- Communication Skills: ability to communicate professionally and collaborate with a diverse group of individuals – actively listen and communicate with others in a timely & professional manner; ask questions, receive and apply feedback; proactively participate in training discussions
- Sound skills in computer software (MS Office)
- Ability to work in close physical proximity with other staff, while utilizing shared equipment
- Detail oriented: Ability to produce accurate detailed work and documentation
- Ability to work independently in a production-oriented laboratory environment
- Interpersonal skills: Ability to create positive interactions with colleagues and a team; actively communicate with others in a timely and professional manner; maintain good working relationship with others and peers
- Time management skills: approach work in an organized and systematic manner
