Laboratory Assistant at Sinomine Kitumba Minerals Company Limited

Responsibilities

• Performing Metallurgical laboratory tests on geological and process samples in order to produce reliable and precise data to support metallurgical investigations.
• Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
• Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment, for example Lab Jaw Crusher, Lab Rod & Ball Mill, Lab Float Machines, Sieve Shaker and Cyclosizer.
• Ensuring the laboratory chemicals are well-stocked and resourced.
• Compiling and sometimes interpreting results to present to metallurgists.
• Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks in the Mets Laboratory.
• Maintaining and understanding the importance of good housekeeping standards in the Met lab.
• Sampling and preparations of process control samples, composites samples and adhoc samples.
• Daily probe temperature monitoring on all Anstats and MSA
• Refilling liquid nitrogen in all Anstat probes, MSA probe and Spare probe.
• Safe storage of liquid Nitrogen in the Met Lab.
• Collecting hourly ISA assays and reporting to the Metallurgist
• Ensuring that sample flow to analyzers is smooth by maintaining clear lines at all times

Experience & Qualifications

• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Minimum qualification of Diploma in Metallurgy/Mineral Processing or Chemical
• Two (2) years work experience
• A bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy/Mineral Processing or Chemical will be an added advantage.
• Must have basic knowledge of sampling & sample handling techniques
• Basic Knowledge of computers and Microsoft office package (such as Excel & Word processing)
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to learn
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team safely and improve team safety awareness.
• Experience in managing costs and budgeting
• Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas