Laboratory Attendant

Introduction This position will be based at the Kroondal operations site. Description The purpose of this position is for the preparation of samples in order to obtain accurate results to monitor performance and ensure the achievement of objectives in the organisation. 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 Requirements

• 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

Information :

• Company : Minopex
• Position : Laboratory Attendant
• Location : Rustenburg, North West
• Country : ZA