Chemist

Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad; Selangor; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad seeks a qualified Tin Assay Specialist to lead the Tin Assay section, ensuring accurate assay of feed materials, in-process samples, fluxes and final products. You will manage daily operations and report results with precision.

The role requires hands-on experience with OES, XRF, AAS, ICP-OES, and related lab instruments, plus strong supervision and troubleshooting skills. Willingness to work at Pulau Indah, Port Klang, Selangor is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy or related field.
• Experience 3–5 years in manufacturing, smelting, mining, QA/QC or analytical lab.
• Hands-on with OES, XRF, AAS, ICP-OES or similar lab equipment.
• Knowledge of wet chemistry, sample prep, calibration and troubleshooting.
• Exposure to IMS/ISO standards and lab safety is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• In charge of Tin Assay section and accurate assay of feed materials, in-process samples, fluxes and final products.
• Operate and calibrate analytical instruments (OES, XRF, AAS, ICP-OES).
• Monitor and supervise a team of lab staff responsible for sample collection.
• Coordinate with Ore Room's Supervisor for sample collection of incoming materials.
• Maintain records of lab consumables, tools and storage items.
• Ensure IMS compliance (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001) and best practices.
• Carry out ad-hoc and R&D tasks as assigned.
• Participate in the Company OHS program.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Supervision

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/related

Tools

OES

XRF

AAS

ICP-OES

Job description

In charge of the Tin Assay section and responsible for the accurate assay of feed materials, in-process samples, fluxes, and final products of smelting.

Responsibilities:

Experienced in handling analytical instruments (such as optical emission spectrometers, XRF spectrometers, AAS, ICP, and etc).

Troubleshooting and conduct routine calibration of the highlighted analytical instruments above.

Monitor and supervise a team of lab supervisors and assistants responsible for sample collection from any incoming raw materials.

Coordinate with Ore Room's Supervisor for sample collection of any incoming raw materials.

Maintaining and recording lab consumables, tools, storage items and so forth.

In charge of the Tin Assay section and responsible for the accurate assay of all smelting samples.

To fully understand the procedures employed for assaying of tin content and other elements in concentrates.

Responsible for planning and supervision of the work of subordinates and to ensure results are accurately reported.

To fulfil IMS compliance (ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001) and best practices.

To carry out ad-hoc and R&D tasks assigned by superior.

To participate in OHS program established by the Company.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or other related science disciplines.

At least 3 - 5 years' work experience (and certified chemist by IKM) in manufacturing, smelting, mining, QA/QC or an analytical laboratory environment.

Hands-on experience in laboratory analytical instruments such as Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES), XRF Spectrometer, AAS, ICP-OES or other related laboratory equipment.

Knowledge of wet chemistry analysis, sample preparation, laboratory calibration and troubleshooting techniques.

Exposure to IMS/ISO standards and to laboratory safety practices would be an advantage.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills with attention to detail.

Positive attitude, self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Good communication and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of employees.

Able to supervise laboratory activities and ensure the accuracy of analytical results within the required timeline.

Applicants must be willing to work in Pulau Indah, Port Klang, in Selangor.

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The MSC Group is currently one of the world’s leading integrated producer of tin metal and tin-based products, involved in the upstream and downstream sector of the tin industry through tin mining and custom tin smelting.

We are listed on the main Board of Bursa Malaysia and the Singapore Stock Exchange.

We are one of the first in the world to convert a lead refining plant to that of tin, using a state-of-the-art ISASMELT furnace, adding a new dimension to the Group’s smelting business in the form of technological efficiency and reduced overall carbon footprint.

The MSC Group is currently one of the world’s leading integrated producer of tin metal and tin-based products, involved in the upstream and downstream sector of the tin industry through tin mining and custom tin smelting.

We are listed on the main Board of Bursa Malaysia and the Singapore Stock Exchange.

We are one of the first in the world to convert a lead refining plant to that of tin, using a state-of-the-art ISASMELT furnace, adding a new dimension to the Group’s smelting business in the form of technological efficiency and reduced overall carbon footprint.