Job Details
Job Description
Introduction
This position will be based at Quality Laboratory Services (QLS), Tanzania.
Description
This position is to be responsible for the efficient running and proper supervision of the Shift to ensure the receiving, preparation, analyses and dispatching of samples according to Laboratory processes and Client standards..
Duties and Responsibilities
• Follow the correct chemical control measures at all times and ensure accurate reagent stock counting to assist in accurate metal accounting
• Perform routine preparation of samples (crushing, pulverizing, filtering, rolling, splitting and drying)
• Logging and receiving of samples on the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Marking and labelling of sample tags and sample containers
• Storing of samples according to specifications and colour codes
• Disposing of redundant ore samples
• Effective determination of particle size distribution
• Effective determination of moisture content of different feed streams
• Perform friability analyses on geological samples when required
• Perform sieve sizing analyses on samples
• Perform moisture analyses on samples
• Ensure detailed traceable records of all test work done
• Conduct daily pre-use checklists before operating moving machinery and report sub-standard equipment immediately to ensure optimized functionality of all lab equipment at all times
• Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability at all times
• Compile neat and accurate dispatch sheets, checklists and registers and ensure distribution according to organizational requirements
• Responsible for ensuring optimized functionality of all lab equipment at all times
• Compile various production reports and ensure distribution according to organizational requirements.
• Adhere to quality requirements, verifications, calibrations, certifications of equipment
Qualification Requirements
• Degree or Diploma in Analytical Chemistry would be advantageous.
• Computer Literate in MS Office
• Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1
Experience and Skills Requirements
• 3 years’ experience as a Sampler performing basic sample preparation in a laboratory is required
• Knowledge and good understanding of the basic concepts of sample preparation, e.g. contamination, representative sample and integrity of a sample
• Knowledge of Laboratory Equipment
• Knowledge and experience in the Fire Assay method for Gold Assays
• Knowledge and experience working on an Atomic Absorption instrument
• Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
• Supervisor experience
• Time management
This position will be based at Quality Laboratory Services (QLS), Tanzania.
Description
This position is to be responsible for the efficient running and proper supervision of the Shift to ensure the receiving, preparation, analyses and dispatching of samples according to Laboratory processes and Client standards..
Duties and Responsibilities
• Follow the correct chemical control measures at all times and ensure accurate reagent stock counting to assist in accurate metal accounting
• Perform routine preparation of samples (crushing, pulverizing, filtering, rolling, splitting and drying)
• Logging and receiving of samples on the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Marking and labelling of sample tags and sample containers
• Storing of samples according to specifications and colour codes
• Disposing of redundant ore samples
• Effective determination of particle size distribution
• Effective determination of moisture content of different feed streams
• Perform friability analyses on geological samples when required
• Perform sieve sizing analyses on samples
• Perform moisture analyses on samples
• Ensure detailed traceable records of all test work done
• Conduct daily pre-use checklists before operating moving machinery and report sub-standard equipment immediately to ensure optimized functionality of all lab equipment at all times
• Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability at all times
• Compile neat and accurate dispatch sheets, checklists and registers and ensure distribution according to organizational requirements
• Responsible for ensuring optimized functionality of all lab equipment at all times
• Compile various production reports and ensure distribution according to organizational requirements.
• Adhere to quality requirements, verifications, calibrations, certifications of equipment
Qualification Requirements
• Degree or Diploma in Analytical Chemistry would be advantageous.
• Computer Literate in MS Office
• Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1
Experience and Skills Requirements
• 3 years’ experience as a Sampler performing basic sample preparation in a laboratory is required
• Knowledge and good understanding of the basic concepts of sample preparation, e.g. contamination, representative sample and integrity of a sample
• Knowledge of Laboratory Equipment
• Knowledge and experience in the Fire Assay method for Gold Assays
• Knowledge and experience working on an Atomic Absorption instrument
• Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
• Supervisor experience
• Time management
