Sample Preparation Technician

AHK Group Ltd; Johor; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and benefits package

Job summary

Alfred H Knight is seeking a Sample Preparation Technician in Johor, Malaysia. You will support reception, moisture determination, sample prep and dispatch, applying analytical methods with precision to deliver high-quality results for metals and minerals.

The role requires strong Excel skills, good math, and fluent English and Malay. You should be willing to work day or night shifts, with overtime and occasional travel to different locations.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets and basic math
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail with high accuracy
• Clean driving licence and ability to travel
• Ability to meet deadlines and reconcile data
• Prepared to work in different locations

Responsibilities

• Support reception, moisture determination, sample preparation and dispatch
• Carry out analytical methods and SOPs under supervision
• Ensure timely reporting for lab analyses

Skills

Excel/Google Sheets

Mathematics

Communication

Attention to detail

Driving license

Data reconciliation

Deadline-driven

Mobility

Education

Diploma or Degree in a related scientific field

Equivalent practical experience

Job description

Job Description

Sample Preparation Technician

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Sample Preparation Technician to join our team in Johor, Malaysia. AHK Malaysia provides services to the mining, metals, refining and recycling industries in a variety of capacities including auditing, supervision, sampling and analysis of metals and minerals derived from the previously mentioned practices

As a Sample Preparation Technician, you are responsible for supporting the process of reception, moisture determination, sample preparation and sample dispatch. You will carry out analytical methods and standard operating practices under supervision to a high degree of precision and accuracy, ensuring that an effective and high quality analytical service is provided to meet reporting deadlines on the various types of samples/commodities submitted to the laboratory for analytical evaluation.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

Required Knowledge and Work Experience

Essential

• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets (eg. table sorting/conditional formatting/filtering information)
• Basic understanding of mathematics (eg. percentages/ratios)
• Excellent in written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy and precision.
• Ability to drive (clean driving licence).
• Ensure data collated are correct and reliable, constantly update and reconcile them with other concerned parties.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Prepared to work in different locations.
• Be prepared to undertake other duties, of appropriate nature, assigned by work colleagues.
• Proactive approach to fulfilling tasks and responsibilities.

Required Work Experience

• Operational experience within the surveying and inspection industry is preferred.
• Diploma or Degree in a related scientific field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 0-3 years of relevant work experience in coordination, surveying, or inspection roles.
• Able to understand basic mathematics and Excel/Google sheet functions

Required Languages

• Fluent in English and Malay (Both written and spoken for business communication)

Working Pattern:

• Day Shift or Night Shift - Overtime paid. Including weekends.

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.