laboratory-attendant-ftc-at-minopex

Job Description:

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Minopex was established in 1996 in response to a growing need in the mining industry for contract operations. Today, Minopex is seen as a leader in contract operation and maintenance, operating facilities at major mines in several countries. Contract operation and maintenance is the new paradigm for mineral processing through the world as companies look f...

Laboratory Attendant (FTC)

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform routine preparation of samples (crushing, pulverizing, filtering, rolling, splitting and drying)
Perform sieve sizing analyses on samples as part of sample preparation
Inspection and first line fault finding of sampling equipment
Daily inspection and checks of balances, cleaning of equipment.
Cleaning of all laboratory equipment and instruments
Sample preparation for XRF and AA analysis
Loading and performing XRF analysis.
Performing basic AA analysis
Completing sample checklists and logging of samples on the system
Storing of samples according to specifications and colour codes
Maintain good housekeeping

Qualification Level

Grade 12

Experience and Skills Requirements

Minimum 1 years’ experience in sample preparation in a laboratory is required
Knowledge of and good understanding of the basic concepts of sample preparation, e.g. contamination, representative sample and integrity of a sample etc.
English language proficiency
Time management

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