Analyst, Laboratory job at First Quantum Minerals Ltd
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Analyst, Laboratory
2025-05-02T17:32:59+00:00
First Quantum Minerals Ltd
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FULL_TIME
 
Solwezi
Solwezi
10101
Zambia
Mining
Management
ZMW
 
MONTH
2025-05-09T17:00:00+00:00
 
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Job description:

PURPOSE

To conduct fire assay analysis on geological and process samples to determine the concentration of precious metals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.

  • Conduct fire assay analysis: Perform analysis on geological and process samples  using fire assay, Atomic absorption spectroscopy, and ICP
  • Operate laboratory Equipment: Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including furnaces, Atomic absorption spectrometers, and ICP instruments.
  • Prepare samples: Prepare samples for analysis, including weighing, dissolving, and diluting.
  • Record and report results: Record and report results accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with laboratory procedures and quality control standards.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment: Performing routine Equipment checks.
  • Perform any other work as instructed by the superiors

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Grade 12 Certificate
  • Diploma in laboratory science technology or Assayer certificate
  • Certifications in fire assay or related fields

EXPERIENCE

  • A minimum of 3 years  experience in fire assay techniques and laboratory procedures

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Computer Literate
  • Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
  • Standby work when required
  • Exposure to dust/heat/noise
Conduct fire assay analysis: Perform analysis on geological and process samples using fire assay, Atomic absorption spectroscopy, and ICP Operate laboratory Equipment: Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including furnaces, Atomic absorption spectrometers, and ICP instruments. Prepare samples: Prepare samples for analysis, including weighing, dissolving, and diluting. Record and report results: Record and report results accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with laboratory procedures and quality control standards. Maintain laboratory equipment: Performing routine Equipment checks. Perform any other work as instructed by the superiors
Grade 12 Certificate Diploma in laboratory science technology or Assayer certificate Certifications in fire assay or related fields EXPERIENCE A minimum of 3 years experience in fire assay techniques and laboratory procedures
Grade 12 Certificate Diploma in laboratory science technology or Assayer certificate Certifications in fire assay or related fields EXPERIENCE A minimum of 3 years experience in fire assay techniques and laboratory procedures
associate degree
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Vacancy title:
Analyst, Laboratory

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
First Quantum Minerals Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 9 2025

Duty Station:
Solwezi | Solwezi | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job description:

PURPOSE

To conduct fire assay analysis on geological and process samples to determine the concentration of precious metals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.

  • Conduct fire assay analysis: Perform analysis on geological and process samples  using fire assay, Atomic absorption spectroscopy, and ICP
  • Operate laboratory Equipment: Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including furnaces, Atomic absorption spectrometers, and ICP instruments.
  • Prepare samples: Prepare samples for analysis, including weighing, dissolving, and diluting.
  • Record and report results: Record and report results accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with laboratory procedures and quality control standards.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment: Performing routine Equipment checks.
  • Perform any other work as instructed by the superiors

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Grade 12 Certificate
  • Diploma in laboratory science technology or Assayer certificate
  • Certifications in fire assay or related fields

EXPERIENCE

  • A minimum of 3 years  experience in fire assay techniques and laboratory procedures

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Computer Literate
  • Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
  • Standby work when required
  • Exposure to dust/heat/noise

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: associate degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, May 9 2025
Duty Station: Solwezi | Solwezi | Zambia
Posted: 02-05-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 02-05-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 02-05-2066
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