Laboratory Lab Analyst
Network Recruitment Johannesburg
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine and non-routine laboratory testing on mineral, process and production samples.
- Prepare samples according to approved laboratory procedures and specifications.
- Perform accurate chemical and physical analyses using appropriate laboratory methods and instrumentation.
- Analyse and interpret laboratory results and identify abnormal trends or deviations.
- Ensure accurate capturing, verification and reporting of analytical results.
- Support plant and process teams by providing timely analytical information for process control and optimisation.
- Perform quality-control checks and ensure analytical results meet required accuracy and repeatability standards.
- Conduct calibration and verification of laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and escalate technical faults where necessary.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records, worksheets, test results and supporting documentation.
- Participate in method validation, verification and continuous improvement of laboratory procedures.
- Assist with investigations into out-of-specification results and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor laboratory consumables, chemicals, standards and reagents.
- Prepare chemical solutions, standards and reagents in accordance with approved procedures.
- Ensure safe storage, handling and disposal of laboratory chemicals and samples.
- Maintain good laboratory housekeeping and compliance with SHEQ procedures.
- Participate in internal and external laboratory audits where required.
- Work closely with Process Engineers, Metallurgists, Production and Quality teams to support operational requirements.
- Assist and guide junior laboratory personnel where required.
- National Diploma, BTech, BSc or relevant qualification in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy or a related scientific discipline.
- Approximately 35 years' laboratory experience, preferably within:
- Mineral Processing
- Mining
- Metallurgical laboratories
- Chemical processing
- Manufacturing/process plants
- Practical experience in sample preparation, laboratory testing and analytical reporting.
- Sound understanding of laboratory quality-control principles.
- Experience working with laboratory instrumentation.
- Good understanding of laboratory health, safety and environmental requirements.
- Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel and laboratory/data-management systems.
- Ability to analyse and interpret technical laboratory results.
Network RecruitmentJohannesburg
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct laboratory testing and analysis in accordance with approved methods and quality standards.
• Perform microbiological, chemical, environmental, or water quality analyses.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment...
ElchemieJohannesburg
What youâll be doing
• Receive samples and labelling, log and track samples using LIMS.
• Reagent preparation
• Assist with routine laboratory analysis on ICP OES and instrument checks under supervision.
• Prepare worksheets, standards...
Prostaff HoldingsJohannesburg
Minimum requirements for the role:
• A bachelors degree or diploma and/or equivalent qual in a Life Sciences or a relevant qual is preferred.
• Must have experience or knowledge having worked in a Laboratory and needing to know what is needed...