Lab Technician

The Laboratory Technician (Fire Assay) will assist with the day-to-day running of the
laboratory for precious metals testing. You will be reporting to the Chemist/Lab Manager. You will be based in Pekan Nanas, Pontian district in Johor.
**Key Accountabilities**:
**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.

**Setting up of Fire Assay Laboratory**
- Assist with the set-up of laboratory, prepare the SOPs for Fire Assay Techniques

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- Monitor analytical processes and take remedial action where deviations / discrepancies
- Report any apparatus or equipment which, to your knowledge, is not functioning
- 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
- Re-analyse analysis samples when control results are not within the acceptable range.
- 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
- Report any apparatus or equipment which, to your knowledge, is no functioning correctly
- Procurement and placement of all consumables, equipment and fixtures.
- Assist in the general / preventive maintenance of equipment and housekeeping of the
- Maintain and record equipment faults. - Troubleshooting of analysis methods.
- Ensure and maintain work areas and equipment are clean, tidy and organised.
- Assist with overtime planning in consultation with the Lab Manager.
- Assist with control and time keeping administration.
- Maintain productivity and turnaround time.
- Promote and implement workplace safety initiatives
- Ensure and maintain proper sample disposal of cupels, fire assay lead wastes or water
- React appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assists other
- Minimum Diploma qualification in Chemistry or its related field.
- At least 3 years’ experience as a Fire Assayer.
- Demonstrated understanding of the analytical processes in Fire Assay and the analysis
- Experience in selecting and setting up of equipment and processes to recover precious
- Possess experience and the ability to operate ICP / XRF is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills coupled with a receptive approach to
- Proficient and determined to accomplish tasks effectively.
- Ability to work with others with strong communication skills.
- Monday - Friday, Regular working hours

**Job Benefits**

Health Insurance
- Panel clinic
- AWS(Annual Wage Supplement)
- Annual Leaves

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: RM4,000.00 - RM6,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Pekan Nenas: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application Question(s):

- What is your notice period? (REQUIRED)
- What is your last drawn salary? (REQUIRED)
- What is your expected salary? (REQUIRED)
- Do you have a Diploma or Degree qualification in Chemistry or its related field?
- 1.Do you have at least 3 years’ experience as a Fire Assayer?

2. How many years of experience do you have as a lab technician?
- Do you have experience and the ability to operate ICP / XRF(Inductively Coupled Plasma/X-ray Fluorescence)? This is an added advantage*
- Are you willing to work overtime whenever necessary? (REQUIRED)
- Do you have the knowledge and experience in safe handling of industrial chemicals?
- 1.Do you hav