Description
Summary:
This role involves testing and analyzing gold samples using various assay techniques to determine precious metal content, ensuring accuracy, maintaining documentation, and complying with safety regulations.
Highlights:
1. Expertise in gold assay techniques (e.g., fire assay)
2. Opportunity to work with advanced analytical techniques
3. Focus on accuracy and precision in scientific analysis
Responsibilities:
• Test and analyze gold samples (raw ore, processed material, bullion, etc.) to determine purity, karat, and other precious metal content.
• Use techniques like fire assay, X-ray fluorescence (XRF), atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), or inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis.
• Ensure accuracy and precision in all assay results.
• Maintain consistent documentation and reporting for test results.
• Safely handle and dispose of hazardous materials.
• Document all procedures and test results in a detailed and organized manner.
• Comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Ensure laboratory practices align with company and regulatory standards.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Metallurgy, Materials Science, or related field (or relevant experience).
• Expertise in gold assay techniques (e.g., fire assay).
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling and laboratory procedures.
• Good communication and report-writing skills.