Laboratory Analyst

Northern Cape
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Mining
Reference: 182036

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Minopex

Introduction

Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with Quality Laboratory Services Health and Safety responsibilities, legal and operational requirements
Identify hazards and risk while performing daily tasks and take preventative measures
Comply with provided systems, practices, methods, standards, and procedures of the job
Conduct visual inspections of the work area to ensure workplace safety and good housekeeping
Ensure that the correct chemical control measures are followed at all times
Monitor lab equipment functionality in the section to ensure adherence to production parameters
Ensure the adherence to handling of sample procedures from the point where the sample comes into the lab up to the point where it leaves the lab
Registration of samples on the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and reporting of results on LIMS
Analyse all routine plant samples and special samples received from Clients
Ensure that any special test work requested by the Client or Line Management is conducted according to the specifications
Ensure that all test reports are distributed to the relevant sections as required
Ensure that all test work is conducted according to the quality requirements to ensure accurate results to Clients
Ensure that all non-conforming work is reported to the Laboratory/Quality Supervisor
Ensure adherence to ISO and legislative standards / requirements
Effectively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently within the given deadlines
On-the-job training of new personnel on new and existing lab procedures and monitor and ensure the continuous adherence thereto

Qualification Requirements

A three-year Degree or Diploma in Analytical Chemistry is required or any relevant Diploma within the Chemistry field.

Experience and Skills Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ experience in an analytical laboratory together with experience in chemical analysis
Knowledge of Laboratory Equipment (ICP-OES, XRF, Leco, potentiometric titrators etc.) and other mineral assays as required
Knowledge of Wet Chemistry Techniques, Chromium and Base Metal Analysis.
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
Working 12 – hours shift as per rooster when required operationally
Time management
English language proficiency
Computer literate in MS Office
Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1

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About Minopex

Established in response to an industry trend towards outsourcing the operational aspects of minerals processing, Minopex has grown to become a leading specialist in the field of outsourced operation and maintenance (O&M) of metal and mineral processing facilities in the coal, platinum, gold, iron ore and diamond industries. The company is internationally acknowledged for its quality service and high standards and few mining companies run their mineral processing plants as efficiently.

Minopex sets itself apart from its competition by focusing on quality related service at market related prices and company employees fully embrace this ethos, which has become one of the company’s cornerstones of success.