Fire Assay Scientist - Reference Materials

Mintek Pty Ltd.; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Mintek in Randburg is recruiting a Scientist for Fire Assay and Reference Material work within the Analytical Chemistry Division. The role involves conducting focused R&D tasks in a single field with supervision, generating data that ensures regulatory compliance and documentation control.

The candidate should have 2 years vocational experience post-graduation (BSc Hons/BEng) and hold a minimum BSc Hons or 4-year Engineering degree; MSc/MEng is ideal.

Qualifications

• BSc Honours or 4-year Engineering degree required.
• MSc or MEng preferred; other degrees must meet minimum requirement.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex scientific and engineering research under supervision.
• Design, operate and oversee discipline-specific experimental work with quality control.
• Plan and manage projects to ensure efficient use of time, equipment and facilities.
• Present at local conferences and publish conference papers, journal papers.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Pressure tolerance

Education

BSc Hons

MSc/MEng

Job description

Mintek in Randburg is recruiting a Scientist for Fire Assay and Reference Material work within the Analytical Chemistry Division. The role involves conducting focused R&D tasks in a single field with supervision, generating data that ensures regulatory compliance and documentation control.

The candidate should have 2 years vocational experience post-graduation (BSc Hons/BEng) and hold a minimum BSc Hons or 4-year Engineering degree; MSc/MEng is ideal.