Chemical Analyst

OUS Group; Kuantan; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Chemical Analyst to join our mining operations team at the site laboratory in Kuantan. You will be responsible for accurate mineral sample analysis, optimizing chemical processes, and supporting QA/QC in line with industry standards.

You will collaborate closely with mining engineers, QA/QC teams, and R&D specialists to drive efficiency, innovation, and safety in mineral processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques (UV-Vis, HPLC, GC, FTIR, etc.).
• Knowledge of process simulation and optimization is an advantage.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mineral samples to determine chemical composition.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses using approved SOPs/WIs.
• Introduce new testing methods to identify valuable elements.
• Maintain laboratory facilities and report equipment defects promptly.
• Assist in sampling and inspection activities to enhance mining efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve chemical processes.
• Develop and test new reagents or methods to increase yield and reduce costs.
• Work with QA/QC teams to ensure products meet specifications.
• Test final products (metals/concentrates) against industry standards.
• Oversee laboratory quality control procedures, calibration, and method validation.
• Innovate new methods for mineral extraction and processing.
• Conduct research on cost-effective and environmentally friendly techniques.
• Experiment with novel chemicals or processes for complex ores.
• Assess chemical hazards and implement safety protocols.
• Develop and review SOPs for safe chemical handling and emergency response.
• Support chemical-related projects within mining operations.
• Assist in managing budgets, timelines, and resources.

Skills

Lab testing experience

Analytical techniques

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

UV-Vis

HPLC

GC

FTIR

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are seeking a Chemical Analyst to join our mining operations team. This role is critical in ensuring accurate mineral sample analysis, optimizing chemical processes, and supporting quality assurance in line with industry standards. The successful candidate will be based at the mining site laboratory and collaborate closely with mining engineers, QA/QC teams, and R&D specialists to drive efficiency, innovation, and safety in mineral processing.

Key Responsibilities

Sample Analysis

• - Analyze mineral samples to determine chemical composition.
• - Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses using approved SOPs/WIs.
• - Introduce new testing methods to identify valuable elements.
• - Maintain laboratory facilities and report equipment defects promptly.

Process Optimization

• - Assist in sampling and inspection activities to enhance mining efficiency.
• - Collaborate with engineers to improve chemical processes.
• - Develop and test new reagents or methods to increase yield and reduce costs.

Quality Control

• - Work with QA/QC teams to ensure products meet specifications.
• - Test final products (metals/concentrates) against industry standards.
• - Oversee laboratory quality control procedures, calibration, and method validation.

Research & Development (R&D)

• - Innovate new methods for mineral extraction and processing.
• - Conduct research on cost-effective and environmentally friendly techniques.
• - Experiment with novel chemicals or processes for complex ores.

Health & Safety

• - Assess chemical hazards and implement safety protocols.
• - Develop and review SOPs for safe chemical handling and emergency response.

Project Management

• - Support chemical-related projects within mining operations.
• - Assist in managing budgets, timelines, and resources.
• - Coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.

Additional Requirements

• - Must be based at the mining site laboratory (full-time).
• - Willing to travel between mining sites and offices in Kuantan/Kuala Lumpur as required.

Qualifications

• - Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• - Hands-on experience in laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
• - Familiarity with analytical techniques (UV-Vis, HPLC, GC, FTIR, etc.).
• - Knowledge of process simulation and optimization is an advantage.
• - Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• - Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• - Opportunity to apply chemical engineering expertise in the mining sector.
• - Exposure to cutting-edge mineral processing and R&D projects.
• - Collaborative work environment with career growth potential.
• - Competitive compensation and benefits package.