Laboratory Technician - Johor Bahru, Malaysia - Reeracoen Malaysia

Reeracoen Malaysia

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Johor Bahru, Malaysia

1 week ago

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Siti Tan

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Description

Overview:

Salary:

4,000 MYR ~ 6,000 MYR
Industry:
Manufacturing(Chemicals/Materials), Manufacturing(Other)- Assist with the day-to-day running of the laboratory for precious metals testing.

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 setup 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.
Reanalyse 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 assists other employees in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace.

Qualifications:

Requirement:

Minimum Diploma qualification in Chemistry or its related field.
At least 3 years' experience as a Fire Assayer.
Demonstrated understanding of the analytical processes in Fire Assay and the analysis process.
Knowledge in safe handling of industrial chemicals.
Have 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

English Level:

Other Language:

Mandarin, English

Additional Information:

Benefit:

Bonus, insurance coverage, medical coverage, have an opportunity to work in silver and gold manufacturing
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