Overview

• Salary

  4,000 MYR ~ 6,000 MYR

• Industry

  Manufacturing(Chemicals/Materials), Manufacturing(Other)

• Job Description

  The Laboratory Technician (Fire Assay) will assist with the day-to-day running of the laboratory for precious metals testing.
  1. 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
  2. Setting up of Fire Assay Laboratory
  - Assist with the set-up of laboratory, prepare the SOPs for Fire Assay techniques.
  3.Measurement and Calibration
  - 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
  4. 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 where deviations / discrepancies arise impacting the quality of analytical results.
  - Re-analyse analysis samples when control results are not within the acceptable range.
  5. Quality Control
  - 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.
  6. Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  - 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.
  7. Laboratory Housekeeping
  - Ensure and maintain work areas and equipment are clean, tidy and organised.
  8. Manpower Planning
  - Assist with overtime planning in consultation with the Lab Manager.
  - Assist with control and time keeping administration.
  - Maintain productivity and turnaround time.
  9. Compliance with Safety Protocols and Local Regulatory
  - Assist with the application and maintenance of all necessary governmental licenses related to the laboratory. (Eg: DoE, DOSH, BOMBA, Poison Act etc.)
  - 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 assists other employees in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace.