Closing Date: 20/09/2017
Company: DAL Mining
Job Classification: junior-level (1-4 years)
Job Category: Business Solutions
Location: Khartoum
Position summery:
To carry out a wide variety of tasks such as weighing, filtration, digestion, extraction, etc., in order to have samples readily available for the quantitative analysis.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Weigh, digest and perform wet chemistry techniques while maintaining adequate production, quality and turnaround times
• Use correct methods in accordance with the established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality
2. HSE
• Adhere to safe laboratory practices by working in accordance with the Dal Mining Analytical Services’ Health and Safety program
3. Wet Chemistry digestion parameters
• Prepare aqua regia solutions, 4-Acid solutions and other extracting solutions in order to ensure the digestions/extractions are carried out accurately
• Perform daily calibration of dispensers with a clear understanding of pass/fail criteria
• Maintain and calibrate hotblocks and hotplates temperature logs with a clear understanding of pass/fail criteria
• Prepare chemical solutions as described in the relevant SOPs to achieve optimum results
• Keep a stock of acids/chemicals in the Digestion room by transporting from the chemical storage room to use in all digestions/extraction activities
• Clean and maintain equipment (Fume hoods, Hot Plates, Hot Blocks, furnaces, balances, etc.), lab ware, and Weighing and Digestion rooms to ensure optimum performance
• Additional duties as required by Manager and/or Supervisor
Minimum Qualification & Experience:
Qualification:
Diploma in Chemical Science or Technology or related field
Experience:
3 years of general laboratory experience in analytical chemistry or related field
Required Skills & Knowledge:
- Able to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
- Excellent track record on attendance and punctuality
- Have good eye for detail
- Sample Preparation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in English
- Detail orientated and ability to work very well under pressure
- Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to multitask
