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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Wet Chemistry operations, including sample digestion and reagent preparation, while ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards. Proven ability to supervise laboratory personnel, manage workflows, and maintain quality control in a fast-paced analytical environment.
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Wet Chemistry OperationsAAS, ICP, UV, XRF InstrumentationLIMS for Sample TrackingISO/IEC 17025 ComplianceLaboratory Quality Management
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Hard Skills
Sample DigestionReagent PreparationDilutionsAnalytical TechniquesLaboratory DocumentationEquipment CalibrationQuality-Control ProceduresRoutine TroubleshootingMicrosoft Office ProficiencyLaboratory Workflow Management
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationResource CoordinationAbility to Work Under PressureCommitment to Quality and SafetyLeadership and Supervision
Tools & Technologies
LIMSAASICPUV SpectroscopyXRF
Industry Keywords
Analytical ChemistryGeochemistryMineral LaboratoryQuality Management SystemSGS QHSE Requirements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Supervise and coordinate daily activities across Sample Preparation, Fire Assay and Wet Chemistry/Instrumental sections
- Allocate workload, personnel and resources to meet production targets and customer turnaround times
- Provide hands-on technical support and guidance to Chemists, Technicians and other laboratory personnel, particularly in Wet Chemistry
- Oversee sample digestion, solution and reagent preparation, dilutions and related analytical processes
- Monitor laboratory workflow and escalate significant technical or production issues
- Support training, guidance and competency development of laboratory personnel
- Ensure analytical methods, approved procedures and work instructions are followed
- Support operation and routine troubleshooting of AAS, ICP, UV and XRF instruments
- Ensure equipment checks, calibration/verification and routine maintenance are completed and documented
- Monitor analytical results and quality-control data and escalate significant abnormalities
- Support the laboratory Quality Management System in line with ISO/IEC 17025
- Maintain laboratory records, worksheets, technical documentation and document-control practices
- Record, investigate and follow up QC deviations and non-conformities
- Follow SGS QHSE requirements, ensure PPE use and maintain laboratory housekeeping
- Report incidents, accidents and unsafe conditions, and stop or hold activities when immediate safety or quality concerns arise
- Participate in audits, corrective actions and continuous-improvement initiatives
- Monitor laboratory inventory and communicate replenishment requirements
- Use LIMS for sample tracking, workflow management, result entry/review and laboratory records
- Communicate with the Senior Chemist, laboratory management, team members and support functions
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Geochemistry, Metallurgy or a related scientific discipline
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a mineral, geochemistry or analytical laboratory environment
- Practical experience across Sample Preparation, Fire Assay and Wet Chemistry operations
- Strong hands-on experience in Wet Chemistry, including sample digestion, reagent preparation, dilutions and related laboratory processes
- Experience operating AAS, ICP, UV and XRF, or equivalent laboratory instrumentation
- Experience using LIMS for sample tracking, workflow and result management
- Good understanding of laboratory workflows, analytical techniques and quality-control procedures
- Ability to perform routine troubleshooting of laboratory instruments
- Knowledge of equipment calibration/verification, maintenance records and laboratory documentation
- Understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 and laboratory quality management requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Good written and spoken English communication skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple activities, coordinate resources and work effectively under pressure
- Commitment to quality, safety, ethics and integrity
- Previous experience supervising or coordinating laboratory personnel and production activities is preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote work option
- Professional development and competency development support
- Training and guidance for laboratory personnel
- Participation in continuous-improvement initiatives