Laboratory Technician

**Responsibilities**:

- 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
- Assist with the set-up of laboratory, prepare the SOPs for Fire Assay techniques
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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 assist other employees in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace

**Job Requirements**:

- Minimum Diploma qualification in Chemistry or a related field
- At least 3 years’ experience as a Fire Assayer
- Demonstrated understanding of the analytical processes in Fire Assay and the analysis process
- Possess decent problem solving skills
- Having 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
- Analytical and critical thinking with an open mind for creativity
- Ability to work and be committed to getting things done
- A team player with strong communication skills

**Other Information**:

- Working Location: Pekan Nenas, Johor Bahru
- Job type: Permanent, Full-time
- Working hours: Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm
- Salary: RM4,000 to RM6,000

Vault Personnel Pte Ltd

EA Licence No: 20C0275

Tan Li Yen

Registration Number: R23115268

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

Pay: RM4,000.00 - RM6,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Parental leave

Schedule:

- Day shift