*Completion of Secondary (12 years) education science stream followed by short courses (2 to 3 months duration) in precious metals analysis
*5 years' on the job experience in an assay laboratory preferably in the mining industry.
*Advanced (written & spoken)
*Receives work assignment and bullion from Chargehand, Fire Assay with instructions on what analysis and tests to conduct, chemicals, weights, grades and equipment to use. Cleans work area including balances, tools, equipment, utensils, etc. to ensure accuracy of results and checks furnace to ensure cleanliness and proper operation.
*Carries out prescribed tests and analysis in accordance with laboratory procedures to determine mineral content (gold, silver, copper, zinc) of the sample. Includes weighing, logging entry, cleaning from slag, determining presence of iron, dividing into proof and test samples, pouring into lead vessels, feeding into furnace, allowing to cool down, adding diluted nitric acid to separate gold from silver (annealing), washing, drying, re-feeding into furnace, re-weighing, and calculating content of each mineral in the sample, etc. * Excellent Safety Record
* Records assay results into logbook and bullion analysis sheet and informs supervisor accordingly.
* Reports to supervisor shortage of materials, faulty equipment, hazardous situations, etc. for further action.
* Practices good housekeeping and observes safety regulations and procedures.
* Performs other similar or related duties as required.
* Write technical reports of the test results
* Maintain lab equipment and troubleshoot or report on malfunctions
* Refine chemical products to improve their quality
* Ensure compliance with laboratory health and safety guidelines
* Sterilize equipment and store materials in secure places