**Purpose of the Job**The Laboratory Technician (Fire Assay) will assist with the day-to-day running of the laboratory for precious metals testing**.****Key Accountabilities****1.** **Sample Preparation**- Receive and label all samples brought into the lab for accountability.- Prepare samples from drying, crushing, splitting and pulverising.- Mix fluxing reagents and load samples in furnace for the fire assay.- Mix reagents for acid digestions.- Perform fire assay techniques such as fluxing, fusing and cupellation of samples in correct numerical order.- Perform smelting and sample extraction of precious metals as and when required**2.** **Setting up of Fire Assay Laboratory**- Assist with the set-up of laboratory, prepare the SOPs for Fire Assay techniques.**3.** **Measurement and Calibration**- Monitor analytical processes and take remedial action where deviations / discrepancies arise impacting on the quality of analytical results.- Report any apparatus or equipment which, to your knowledge, is not functioning correctly to the Lab Manager**4.** **Perform Laboratory Data Analysis and Reporting**- Testing of precious metals scraps through cupellation method (fire assaying).- Evaluate, validate, ensure and report technical accuracy of reporting analytical results- Monitor analytical processes and take remedial actions where deviations / discrepancies arise impacting the quality of analytical results.- Re-analyse analysis samples when control results are not within the acceptable range.**5.** **Quality Control**- Inspect samples, fusions, lead buttons and prills to ensure the assaying method is correct.- Maintain records and accountability of materials (samples and standards) and equipment used.**6.** **Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting**- Report any apparatus or equipment which, to your knowledge, is not functioning correctly to the Lab manager- Procurement and placement of all consumables, equipment and fixtures.- Assist in the general / preventive maintenance of equipment and housekeeping of the laboratory.- Maintain and record equipment faults.- Troubleshooting of analysis methods.**7.** **Laboratory Housekeeping**- Ensure and maintain work areas and equipment are clean, tidy and organised.**8.** **Manpower Planning**- Assist with overtime planning in consultation with the Lab Manager.- Assist with control and time keeping administration.- Maintain productivity and turnaround time.**9.** **Compliance with Safety Protocols and Local Regulatory**- Promote and implement workplace safety initiatives- Ensure and maintain proper sample disposal of cupels, fire assay lead wastes or water generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with the disposal regulations and requirements.- React appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assists other employees in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies- within the workplace.**Skills and Knowledge****Educational & Professional Qualifications**- Minimum Diploma qualification in Chemistry or its related field.**Relevant Experience**- At least 3 years' experience as a Fire Assayer.- Demonstrated understanding of the analytical processes in Fire Assay and the analysis process.- Problem solving skills.- Have experience in selecting and setting up of equipment and processes to recover precious metals including gold, silver, platinum, palladium, rhodium is an advantage.- Possess experience and the ability to operate ICP / XRF is an advantage.- Must be willing to work overtime whenever necessary.- Knowledge in safe handling of industrial chemicals.- Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.**Personal Characteristics & Behaviours**- Analytical and critical thinking with an open mind for creativity- Ability to work and committed to get things done- A team player with strong communication skills**Job Type**: Permanent**Salary**: RM4,000.00 - RM6,000.00 per monthAbility to commute/relocate:- Pontian: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
