Description
Blue Nile is a company of doers and everyone does their part to make the customer experience perfect. Far from a cog in a machine, the company's structure can make you highly visible and offers the ability to learn, try new things, and see the impact of your work - regardless of level.
This role presents an outstanding opportunity to work hands-on with our product and learn about the quality control process of a successful and growing online retailer. Generous benefits and relocation assistance available.
Staff Gemologist
Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect incoming jewelry receipts, loose diamonds and customized build-your-own product against company quality assurance standards
• Work close with the QA leadership and our Merchandise Team to review and process customer orders and receipts quickly and efficiently
• Ensure all products meet Blue Nile's industry leading quality standards
• Perform light appraisal work
• Reconcile and accept product into inventory system
• Inspect and problem-solve customer returns and defective product
• Communicate findings to quality manager, vendor, buying team and diamond and jewelry consultants as appropriate
• Contribute to Blue Nile's industry leading accuracy and on-time shipping performance

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• GIA Graduate Diamond Diploma required
• GIA Graduate Gemologist Diploma preferred
• Quality control experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Results oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Must possess strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to use magnifying devices such as microscopes, etc.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work seasonal mandatory overtime including early start times, holidays, weekends, etc.
• Must be US Citizen
• This job is performed on-site in Seattle, WA

What we offer: Blue Nile contributes 100% of the employee premiums for Medical/Vision, Dental and a significant portion of premiums for your dependents. Relocation assistance provided.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Healthcare Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Competitive Salaries
• Business Allowance
• Employee Discount
• Employee Referral Bonus