Metallurgical Laboratory Technician

Groupe Managem; Sulawesi; On-site; IDR 223,256,000 - 446,512,000; Full time

Job summary

Managem Group is offering a laboratory technician role based in Senegal to perform daily analyses on process samples and support metallurgical testing. The position requires careful adherence to sampling protocols and strong attention to safety guidelines while maintaining calibration and QA/QC records.

The candidate will handle pH measurements, cyanide analyses, and instrument maintenance, contributing to accurate daily lab reports and data entry for engineers.

Qualifications

• 2- or 3-year technical degree in Chemistry, Process Engineering, Metallurgy, or equivalent.
• 3 to 4 years of experience in a metallurgical or mining laboratory.
• Proven ability to follow procedures and maintain QA/QC practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily laboratory analyses on process samples following established procedures (pH, titrations, etc.).
• Manage samples and equipment: reception, drying, grinding, calibration, maintenance of instruments.
• Implement QA/QC through duplicate analyses, blanks, reference samples, and discrepancy logs.
• Support metallurgical testing and reporting: assist with test execution and data entry.

Skills

Laboratory instrumentation

Attention to detail

Safety compliance (HSE)

Communication

IT skills (Excel/Email)

Education

Technical degree (Chemistry / Metallurgy)

Tools

pH meters

Cyanide analyzers

Analytical balances

Sieves

Job description

Are you interested in the mining sector?

Would you like to work in a multicultural, international organization?

Would you like to work in an environment that encourages learning and skills development?

Join Managem and discover exciting, empowering and various jobs in Morocco and abroad.

Our career opportunities are as diverse as our metals and activities. Below is an offer you can apply for right now.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform daily laboratory analyses on process samples (precipitations, titrations, particle size distributions), strictly following established procedures. Examples: hourly pH and cyanide measurements of leaching tanks, pulp density checks using a Marcy scale;
• Manage samples and laboratory equipment: reception, drying, grinding, calibration, and maintenance of instruments (pH meters, cyanide analyzers, precision balances, etc.);
• Implement internal quality control (QA/QC) in the laboratory through duplicate analyses, use of blanks and reference samples, and maintenance of a discrepancy log. Report any anomalies or critical results to the engineers;
• Support metallurgical testing and reporting: assist with test execution (bottle roll cyanidation, specific sieving), enter analytical data, and contribute to the drafting of daily metallurgical lab reports.

Required Skills

• Technical skills: Strong hands-on knowledge of laboratory instruments (burettes, pH meters, sieves, etc.) and ability to perform analyses with high precision;
• Reliability and attention to detail: Strict adherence to sampling and measurement protocols, with a strong focus on avoiding contamination or handling errors;
• Organization and HSE compliance: Ability to manage analysis priorities while strictly following safety guidelines (cyanide, acids, heat, etc.);
• Communication and IT skills: Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, document incidents or technical observations, and use office software (Excel, Word, email) to enter and share results;
• Quality monitoring: Autonomy in maintaining calibration sheets, drift charts, and other QA/QC tools to ensure the reliability of analytical results.

Education & Experience

• Degree: 2- or 3-year technical degree (e.g., Chemistry, Process Engineering, Metallurgy, or equivalent);
• Experience: 3 to 4 years of proven experience in a metallurgical or mining laboratory, with solid command of analytical instruments and strict adherence to procedures.

Position based in Senegal

For further information about Managem Group, please visit our official website: www.managemgroup.com