Laboratory Technician

Mintek Pty Ltd.; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Scientific Research & Development is seeking a skilled Technician for their Pyrometallurgy Division. The role involves commissioning and managing laboratory facilities, providing technical support, and contributing to human capital development. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in pyrometallurgy and hold at least a BTech in Engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in pyrometallurgy research or technology development.
• Proficiency in developing experimental techniques and models.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals or conferences is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, maintaining, and managing lab and pilot-scale facilities.
• Providing technical support for research and commercialization activities.
• Coaching and mentoring colleagues, including supervising postgraduates.

Skills

Research Skills

Technical Support

Project Management

Education

BTech in Engineering (Metallurgical/Chemical/Process)

MTech in Engineering (Metallurgical/Chemical/Process)

Tools

Thermochemical Software Tools

Job description

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Others: RandD, Science and Scientific Research

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Technician within the Pyrometallurgy Division. The successful candidate will assist in the commissioning, maintenance, operation and management of laboratory and pilot-scale facilities in the Pyrometallurgy Division. Ability to conceptualise and execute research and commercial projects using laboratory and pilot scale facilities is a highly desirable attribute for the position. Contributing to human capital development and willingness to work towards a common purpose with a strong sense of equity and inclusion are non-negotiable attributes of the role.

• Responsible for the commissioning, maintenance, operation and management of laboratory and pilot-scale facilities in the Pyrometallurgy Division.
• Providing technical support and facilitating the smooth execution of research, technology demonstration, and commercialisation activities in the Division.
• Assume full responsibility for the sample management and SHEQ systems, including maintaining detailed equipment maintenance schedules and ensuring that critical spares and stocks are timely maintained and preserved.
• Providing administrative support to the Division, including managing and coordinating tender processes for CAPEX and large scale infrastructure projects.
• Contributing to human capital development through coaching and mentoring of colleagues, including providing postgraduate supervision where necessary.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in pyrometallurgy research, technology development or related
  environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop experimental techniques, models and prototypes is a distinct
  advantage.
• Experience in designing pyrometallurgical processes using thermochemical software tools such asPyroSim and FactSage is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to develop experimental techniques, models and prototypes.
• Demonstrable experience in supporting complex research projects, particularly from concept to highertechnology readiness levels.
• Portfolio of publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or conference proceedings is an addedadvantage.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum BTech in Engineering (Metallurgical/ Chemical/ Process) or equivalent.
• Ideally, MTech in Engineering (Metallurgical/ Chemical/ Process), or equivalent.
• Professional recognition and registration are added advantages.