Laboratory Attendant

Introduction

This position will be based at Quality Laboratory Services (QLS), Rustenburg.

Description

The purpose of this position is for the preparation of samples to obtain accurate results to monitor performance and ensure the achievement of objectives in the organisation.

Qualification Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF-Level 4, including relevant NATED
• Driver's License

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine preparation of samples (crushing, pulverizing, filtering, rolling, splitting and drying)
• Completing sample checklists and logging of samples on the system
• 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 at the Fire Assay section, cleaning of equipment and spillages caused by leaking pots
• Cleaning of all laboratory equipment and instruments at the Fire Assay section
• Loading and offloading of furnaces at the Fire Assay section
• Weighing of the final Prill after the HT process
• Preparation of 6E samples (NIS)
• Storing of samples according to specifications and colour codes
• Maintain good housekeeping