Laboratory Assistant

Elchemie Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Laboratory Assistant in Germiston, Gauteng. The role involves preparing and analyzing geological samples, managing data with LIMS, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Ideal candidates should have a Matric with Maths and Science, attention to detail, and preferably experience in a mining laboratory. Offers a market-related salary with additional benefits.

Benefits

Market related salary

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• Matric with Mathematics and Science subjects preferred.
• Experience in mining or mineral laboratory environment is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare geological samples through various processes.
• Weigh and record samples accurately.
• Capture data using the Laboratory Information System.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Matric (Mathematics and Science)

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIMS)

Job description

Job Title : Laboratory Assistant

Location : East Rand, Germiston

Industry : Mining & Mineral Processing

Type : Permanent

About the Role

Our client, a South African company that specializes in the processing of gold-bearing by-products into high-quality, export-grade gold concentrates, has a vacancy for a laboratory assistant who will be involved with preparing, analyzing and capturing data of geological samples.

What you’ll be doing

• Prepare geological samples through drying, crushing, milling, screening and splitting.


• Determine and record moisture content for accurate sample analysis.


• Weigh samples with precision for processing.


• Capture and manage sample data using the Laboratory Information System (LIMS).


• Assist with fire assay procedures, including weighing, fluxing, fusion and cupellation.


• Handle lead buttons and collect precious metal beads.


• Accurately weigh and document final assay results.


• Adhere to all health, safety and environmental protocols.


• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly at all times.


• Support laboratory team members with routine tasks and quality control.

What you’ll need

• Matric (Mathematics and Science subjects preferred).


• Previous experience in a mining or mineral laboratory environment (advantageous).


• Experience in fire assay processes (highly advantageous).


• Basic computer literacy and experience with data entry and lab software.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Ability to follow strict procedures and safety protocols.


• Good understanding of laboratory practices.


• Physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced environment.


• Reliable, punctual and team orientated.


• Good communication and recordkeeping skills.

What is in it for you?

Market related salary plus additional company benefits.

A Few Things to Know

• The position is permanent with a three-month probationary period.


• Employment offer is subject to passing a medical examination declaring the employee fit for the position


• Subject to pre-employment polygraph test,


• Subject to clean criminal record.

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