Jobs in Zambia
At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.
Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.
Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
Job description:
Overall Job Purpose
- QAQC Senior Chemist is responsible for the:
- (i) Development and Maintenance of the Quality Management System to the best of laboratory practices,
- (ii) Accountable for the development of up to date QAQC Standard procedures,
- (iii) Coordinate the Laboratory QAQC by use of reference material, blanks and duplicates.
Specific Job Responsibility
- Ensure that all personnel and visitors adhere to company health safety and environmental regulations and requirements of the department.
- Administer and maintain the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Implementation and maintenance of a Quality Management System (QMS).
- Ensure that all analytical results generated by the Laboratory meet the acceptable accuracy and precision standards by use of adequate quality controls.
- Manage the Laboratory QA/QC by use of reference materials, duplicates and blanks.
- Ensure availability of up to date Analytical methods and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure that all activities that may impact on the quality of analytical results are documented, validated and controlled.
- Ensure that all daily, bi-weekly and monthly QAQC reports are generated and distributed to relevant personnel.
- Planning for continuous compliancy and competency training and development of Laboratory personnel.
- Conduct Certify all laboratory personnel in SOP trainings.
- Ensure in – house and statutory calibrations of process laboratory equipment are conducted. (Balances, pressure vessels etc.)
- Carry out internal audits of the laboratory so as to identify anomalous situations and institute corrective actions.
- Coordinate laboratory proficiency testing activities.
- Conduct all QAQC investigations for all non – conforming occurrences in sample preparation and analysis.
- Perform any other functions directed by the Chief Chemist
Job Specific Competencies
- Drive the team to Uphold Quality.
- Maintain the functionability of the QAQC system.
- Train New personnel on Quality systems in the section.
- Ensure all laboratory personnel are conversant with the quality system
- Monitor the performance of the Certified and internal Reference materials
- Able to encourage experimental risk
- Creative and innovative mind-set.
- Proficiency in Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint VBA and Publisher
- Excellent reporting Skills.
- Analytical skills
Key Job Attributes
- Accountability and Ownership
- Self-Driven
- Bold Initiative
- Thinking Safety
- Upholding Quality
- Technical Skill
- Driving Attendance
- Teamwork
Experience required to perform in this job
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a quality role in a Mine Site Laboratory
- Valid driving license
- First aid training
- Training in LIMS
- Training in Quality Systems
- Training in supervisory skills
Qualifications
- BSc. Chemistry
- MSc in chemistry or related field an added advantage.