Permanent, Full Time- Executive**salary**:- To Be Advised- **Roles & Responsibilities**:Reporting to the Lab Manager/ Senior Chemist, the Laboratory Technician (Fire Assay) will assist with the day-to-day running of the laboratory for precious metals analysis. This position is based in Johor, Malaysia.**Job Duties**:**Administrative**- 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**Compliance with Safety Protocols and Local Regulations**- 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- Respond appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assists other employees in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace**Set up Fire Assay Laboratory**- Assist with the set-up of laboratory, prepare the SOPs for Fire Assay techniques**Measurement and Calibration**- Monitor analytical processes and taking remedial action where to prevent deviations / discrepancies from affecting the quality of analytical results- Report any apparatus or equipment that is not functioning correctly to the Lab Manager**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 to address deviations / discrepancies that would affect the quality of analytical results- Re-analyse samples when control results are not within the acceptable range**Quality Control**- Inspect all samples, fusions, lead buttons and prills to ensure the assaying method is correct- Maintain proper records and accountability of materials (samples and standards) and equipment used**Maintain and troubleshoot equipment**- Report any apparatus or equipment that 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- Improve/ troubleshoot analysis methods**Laboratory Housekeeping**- Ensure and maintain work areas and equipment are clean, tidy and organised**Manpower Planning**- Assist with overtime planning in consultation with the Lab Manager- Assist with control and time keeping administration- Maintain productivity and turnaround time**Job Requirements**:- Minimum Diploma qualification in Chemistry or its related fields- At least 3 years' experience as a Fire Assayer- Well versed in the analytical processes in Fire Assay and the analysis process- Possess proven problem-solving skills- Experienced in selecting and setting up of equipment and processes to recover precious metals including gold, silver, platinum, palladium, rhodium is an advantage- Experience and the ability to operate ICP / XRF will be favourably considered- Must be willing to work overtime whenever necessary- Practical knowledge in safe handling of industrial chemicals
