Gold Refinery Chemist - Precision Assay & ICP-OES Expert

SAUDI ARABIAN RESOURCES COMPANY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Gold Refinery SGR is seeking a Chemist in Riyadh to perform high-precision analytical testing for gold refining and bullion production. The role ensures LBMA Good Delivery status by accurately determining metal purity and impurity levels in dore bars and refined products.

The Chemist will work in an ISO 17025 laboratory with strict safety protocols for hazardous chemicals. Responsibilities include data entry in LIMS, inventory control, and supporting audits while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Metallurgy, or related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum of three years of experience in an analytical laboratory environment, preferably in precious metals or mining.
• Proficiency in 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 laboratory quality management systems.
• Ability to handle hazardous chemicals safely and understand MSDS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Fluency in English for technical documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analytical Testing Execution: perform fire assay and instrumental analysis on dore bars and bullion to determine metal content and impurity profiles.
• Instrument Operation: operate and maintain ICP-OES, AAS, and cupellation furnaces per SOPs.
• Chemical Preparation: prepare reagents like aqua regia and nitric acid with safe handling and waste disposal.
• Data Management: document results in LIMS ensuring traceability and chain of custody.
• Quality Compliance: support audits by providing data for LBMA and ISO 17025 compliance.
• Process Support: collaborate with refining team to adjust parameters based on assay feedback.
• Inventory Control: manage laboratory inventory of consumables and standards.
• Safety Adherence: follow permit-to-work and lockout/tagout procedures during maintenance.
• Equipment Maintenance: perform daily preventive maintenance on furnaces, spectrometers and milling equipment.
• Reporting: generate daily production reports for Refining Manager.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excel data analysis

Education

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

Tools

ICP-OES

AAS

XRF

LIMS software

MSDS knowledge

Job description

Saudi Gold Refinery SGR is seeking a Chemist in Riyadh to perform high-precision analytical testing for gold refining and bullion production. The role ensures LBMA Good Delivery status by accurately determining metal purity and impurity levels in dore bars and refined products.

The Chemist will work in an ISO 17025 laboratory with strict safety protocols for hazardous chemicals. Responsibilities include data entry in LIMS, inventory control, and supporting audits while collaborating with