Administrative

• 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

Compliance with Safety Protocols and Local Regulations

• 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
• Respond appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assists other employees in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace

Set up Fire Assay Laboratory

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

Measurement and Calibration

• Monitor analytical processes and taking remedial action where to prevent deviations / discrepancies from affecting the quality of analytical results
• Report any apparatus or equipment that 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 to address deviations / discrepancies that would affect the quality of analytical results
• Re-analyse samples when control results are not within the acceptable range

Quality Control

• Inspect all samples, fusions, lead buttons and prills to ensure the assaying method is correct
• Maintain proper records and accountability of materials (samples and standards) and equipment used

Maintain and troubleshoot equipment

• Report any apparatus or equipment that 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
• Improve/ troubleshoot 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