Wet Assay - Laboratory Technician

• Accurately conduct routine and non-routine analyses of samples using the appropriate method or instrument and in accordance with the established schedule
• Provide technical support to the senior technician for any duties and tasks that are assigned from time to time
• Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements
• Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions
• Prepare chemical reagents and calibration standards for the use in the laboratory
• Handling all chemicals in accordance to Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• Perform daily, weekly or monthly chemical inventory count and other cleanup duties as required
• Operate and perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of all instruments such as Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS), auto-titrator, pH and conductivity meter, UV-vis Spectrometer, Pycnometer
• Assist in setting up and conducting chemical experiments, tests and analyses
• Compile records for analytical studies, maintain a high quality of results to clients
• Comply with occupational health and safety legislation, BV Group Policies and Procedures, Upstream Minerals Management System Policies and Procedures and ISO standards applicable to the position
• Act in a safe and professional manner and wear appropriate attire including the required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Maintain training records and relevant qualifications
• Participate in a weekly department meeting
• Participate when requested in internal and external audits
• Keep the work area clean, neat and organized at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

BSc. in Chemistry, Technical Diploma or equivalent experience