Clinical Laboratory Technician - Singapore - BR METALS PTE. LTD.

Description

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

Setting up of Fire Assay Laboratory

· Assist with the set-up of laboratory, prepare the SOPs for Fire Assay techniques.

Measurement & 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

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.

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.

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.

Laboratory Housekeeping

· Ensure and maintain work areas and equipment are clean, tidy and organised.

Manpower Planning

· Assist with overtime planning in consultation with the Lab Manager.

· Assist with control and time keeping administration.

· Maintain productivity and turnaround time.

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.

Job Requirement

Educational & Professional Qualifications

· Minimum Diploma qualification in Chemistry or its related field.

Relevant Experience

· At least 3 years' experience as a Fire Assayer.

· Demonstrated understanding of the analytical processes in Fire Assay and the analysis process.

· Problem solving skills.

· 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.

· Knowledge in safe handling of industrial chemicals.

· Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.