Laboratory Attendant - Project-Based Fixed Term Contract at Minopex

Description 

• The purpose of this position is for the preparation of samples to obtain accurate results to monitor performance and ensure the achievement of objectives in the organisation.

Qualification Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF-Level 4, including relevant NATED
• Driver’s License

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in sample preparation in a laboratory is required
• Knowledge of and good understanding of the basic concepts of sample preparation, e.g. contamination, representative sample and integrity of a sample etc.
• English language proficiency
• Time management

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine preparation of samples (crushing, pulverizing, filtering, rolling, splitting and drying)
• Completing sample checklists and logging of samples on the system
• Perform sieve sizing analyses on samples as part of sample preparation
• Inspection and first line fault finding of sampling equipment
• Daily inspection and checks of balances at the Fire Assay section, cleaning of equipment and spillages caused by leaking pots
• Cleaning of all laboratory equipment and instruments at the Fire Assay section
• Loading and offloading of furnaces at the Fire Assay section
• Weighing of the final Prill after the HT process
• Preparation of 6E samples (NIS)
• Storing of samples according to specifications and colour codes
• Maintain good housekeeping