Refining Chemist (Gold & Silver)

BR Metals; Pontian; On-site; MYR 7,812,000 - 11,160,000; Full time

Job summary

BR Metals in Malaysia's Johor Pontian region seeks a skilled chemist to lead recovery and refining of gold and silver from e-waste. You will operate wet chemical treatments, ensure high-purity outputs, and maintain rigorous production records.

The role requires a Chemistry/Engineering degree, 2–3 years in a chemical lab focused on precious metals refining, and fluency in English and Bahasa. Teamwork, safety, and precise data handling are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in a chemical laboratory in e-waste gold recovery or precious metals refining.

Responsibilities

• Execute recovery and refining of Gold and Silver using wet chemical treatment, acid digestion and precipitation methods.
• Process and refine materials containing precious metals to maximize yield and achieve high-purity output.
• Determine effective recovery/refining methods based on material composition by consulting with the team.
• Perform melting of Gold, Silver and other precious metal alloys following safety procedures.
• Operate and maintain recovery and refining machinery used in processing of precious metals.
• Maintain proper documentation of chemical usage, process parameters and production records for audit and inventory purposes.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of recovery, melting and processing areas per safety standards.
• Support cross-functional teams in setup, commissioning and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate with Laboratory to verify quality of incoming materials and refined products.
• Liaise with Business Development to provide technical input on recovery potential of materials.
• Manage laboratory inventory including procurement of glassware, chemicals, gases and equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records of precious metals for accountability and security.
• Ensure chemical handling and waste disposal comply with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety focus

English proficiency

Bahasa proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Engineering

Job description

Key responsibilities:

• Execute the recovery and refining of Gold and Silver using wet chemical treatment, acid digestion and precipitation methods.
• Process and refine materials containing precious metals to maximize yield and achieve high-purity output.
• Determine the most effective recovery or refining methods based on material composition through consultation with other team members.
• Perform melting of Gold, Silver and other precious metal alloys in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Operate and maintain recovery and refining machineries used in the processing of precious metals.
• Maintain proper documentation of all chemical usage, process parameters and production records for audit and inventory purposes.
• Maintain the cleanliness and order of all recovery, melting and processing areas in accordance with workplace safety requirements and operational standards.
• Support cross-functional teams (Engineering, Laboratory and Office) in the initial setup, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of laboratory and refining equipment.
• Collaborate with the Laboratory Department to verify the quality of incoming materials and/or recovered/refined products.
• Liaise with the Business Development team to provide technical input on the recovery potential of incoming materials.
• Manage laboratory inventory including the procurement of glassware, chemicals, gases and equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records of all precious metals to ensure strict accountability and security.
• Ensure all chemical handling and waste disposal processes are conducted in compliance with workplace safety and environmental standards.

About you:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in a chemical laboratory specifically in the e-waste gold recovery or precious metals refining industry.
• Strong knowledge of acid-base chemistry, precipitation techniques and Gold/Silver refining processes.
• Proven experience in e-waste gold recovery or refining processes will be an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and maintain high levels of accuracy in a production-focused environment.
• Fluent in English & Bahasa, Mandarin is a plus.