The Assistant Chemist/Lab Technician will assist the Chemist for the testing and recovery of precious metals.

Responsibilities:

Assist in Sample Preparation

• Receive and label all samples brought into the lab for accountability.
• Prepare samples from drying, crushing, splitting and pulverising.
• Assist to mix reagents and load samples in furnace.
• Assist in fire assay techniques such as fluxing, fusing and cupellation of samples.
• Assist in smelting and sample extraction of precious metals as and when required.

Assist in Recovery of Precious Metals such as Gold and Silver

• Accurate usage of chemicals.
• Ensure proper usage of PPE.
• Proper operation of equipment such as furnace during smelting process.

Assist in Laboratory Data Analysis and Reporting

• Assist in testing of precious metals scraps through XRF, ICP-OES and fire assay.
• Assist in monitoring analytical processes and reporting where deviations / discrepancies arise impacting the quality of analytical results.
• Assist in re-analysing analysis samples when control results are not within the acceptable range.

Assist in Quality Control

• Assist to inspect samples, fusions, buttons and prills.
• Assist to maintain records and accountability of materials (samples and standards) and equipment used.

Assist in Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Report any apparatus or equipment which is not functioning correctly to the Lab manager.
• Assist in the general / preventive maintenance of equipment and housekeeping of the laboratory.
• Assist in maintaining and recording equipment faults.

Laboratory Housekeeping

• Ensure and maintain work areas and equipment are clean, tidy and organised.

Compliance with Safety Protocols and Local Regulatory

• Follow workplace safety initiatives.
• Ensure and maintain proper sample disposal of 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.

Job Requirements

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma qualification in Chemistry or its related field, candidates with relavant experience can be considered,
• Knowledge in safe handling of industrial chemicals.
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Fearless of hot environment.
• Able to lift 10kg-15kg of chemicals or material.

Relevant Experience

• Problem solving skills.
• Have interest in recovery of precious metals including gold, silver, platinum, palladium, rhodium is an advantage.

Benefits include:

• 2 Way Transport provided from Jurong East MRT.
• Medical and Dental Benefits.
• 5 day work week.