Lab Operator

Job Ref #: LO082TN
Industry: Mining
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 3

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career? Look no further! We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our growing company as our new Employee Lab Operator. Should you be successful, you will be responsible for sample preparation, which consists of fire assay and wet chemical sections

Job Description

Lab Operator

NB: Please note this is for a fixed term position

Purpose of Role

This role is responsible for sample preparation, which consists of fire assay and wet chemical sections

Role Context

• Fluxing
• Filtration of samples
• XRF pellet preparation
• Grading analysis (PSD)
• Moisture analysis
• Fire Assay calculations and QC reporting
• Balance Room Operations
• Wet chem. Sample preparation
• Good housekeeping
• SHE Compliance
• Ensuring that samples are prepared and analysed accurately and timeously
• Primary sample preparation in an analytical chemistry laboratory would be advantageous
• Secondary Sample preparation in an analytical laboratory
• Separation of precious metals of fire assay techniques would be advantageous

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Qualification:

• Grade 12 /with passed subjects (Mathematics and Science), /NQF Level 4

Job Specific Experience:

• Computer literate (Word, excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Minimum 2 years Mining Laboratory experience
• Fluxing
• Filtration of samples
• XRF pellet preparation
• Grading analysis (PSD)
• Moisture analysis

Inherent requirement:

Must be medically fit

Closing date: 10 January 2024

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