Wet Chemistry Technician | DAL Mining



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