Wet Chem Operator

ALS; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical services company in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified technician to ensure accurate and reliable results for mineral exploration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining safety protocols, performing calibrations, and handling samples while adhering to stringent quality standards. A certificate in science is required, along with familiarity in analytical instruments and ISO protocols.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in science or technical field.
• Experience using analytical instruments such as titrators.
• Familiarity with LIMS and instrument software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate results for mineral exploration.
• Maintain safety protocols and quality standards.
• Perform daily balance calibrations under supervision.

Skills

Analytical instrument usage

Report writing

Knowledge of ISO 17025 QA/QC procedures

Education

Certificate or diploma in science or technical field

Tools

LIMS software

Titrator

Job description

Main Purpose

The role ensures accurate, reliable, and timely results that support mineral exploration and geochemical investigations, while maintaining quality standards (e.g., ISO 17025), data integrity, and safety protocols.

Compliance

• Practice and adhere to the ALS Health and Safety Foundation Standards.
• Refer to the Annexure that outlines the procedures applicable to all ALS sites and activities, including requirements related to safety, occupational health, and environmental protection.
• This procedure addresses appointments, accountability, and individual responsibilities.
• Practice and adhere to the ALS company's core values.
• Abide by the ALS company policies and procedures.
• Always follow all ALS Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Duties

• Familiarize with company policies, protocols, and Geochem work procedures.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and handle samples, consumables, and equipment correctly.
• Follow all HSE protocols of the Geochem department and the laboratory as a whole.
• Ensure appropriate cleaning of lab apparatus.
• Perform daily balance calibrations under strict supervision.
• Consolidate the weighing of pulp samples for Fire Assay and Geochem under strict supervision.
• Exercise flexibility in assisting other lab departments with appropriate training provided.
• Weigh samples under strict supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in science or a technical field.
• Experience using analytical instruments (e.g., titrator).
• Familiarity with LIMS and instrument software.
• Report writing experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 QA/QC procedures.
• Cold tolerance and ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Previous experience working in a 24/7 laboratory environment.