Gold Refinery Chemist – Fire Assay & ICP‑OES Expert

Sgr Sa; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) seeks a Chemist in Riyadh to execute high-precision analytical testing for gold refining and bullion production, ensuring accurate purity determinations and compliance with LBMA Good Delivery and ISO 17025.

The Chemist will report to the Lab Manager, maintain equipment, manage chemical inventories, and provide verified data for audits and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Metallurgy, or related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum of three years in an analytical lab, preferably in precious metals or mining.
• Experience with fire assay techniques including cupellation and gravimetric analysis.
• Hands-on experience with ICP-OES, AAS, or XRF instrumentation for elemental analysis.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 standards and lab quality management systems.
• Ability to handle hazardous chemicals safely and understand MSDS.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Fluency in English for technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire assay and instrumental analysis to determine metal content and impurity profiles.
• Operate and maintain ICP-OES, AAS, and cupellation furnaces according to SOPs.
• Prepare chemical reagents such as aqua regia and nitric acid with safety protocols.
• Document all test results in LIMS ensuring traceability and chain of custody.
• Support audits by providing verified data for LBMA and ISO 17025 compliance.
• Collaborate with refining operations to adjust parameters based on assay feedback.
• Manage laboratory inventory of consumables and standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Safety compliance

Data reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Metallurgy, or related scientific field

Tools

ICP-OES

AAS

XRF

Cupellation furnaces

LIMS

Job description

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) seeks a Chemist in Riyadh to execute high-precision analytical testing for gold refining and bullion production, ensuring accurate purity determinations and compliance with LBMA Good Delivery and ISO 17025.

The Chemist will report to the Lab Manager, maintain equipment, manage chemical inventories, and provide verified data for audits and process optimization.