At least Bachelors Degree in chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications
Minimum 5 years of working experience in of laboratory management experience.
Familiar with ICP detection precious metal technology, and have no less than 3 years of ICP laboratory testing experience
Master gold and silver detection and recovery and refining technology.
Ability to analyse high purity PGM (Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium).
Have experience in setting up and overseeing the ICP Testing lab including the license application from the relevant authorities.
Have experience choose and setting up of equipment and processes to recover precious metals recovery including gold, silver, platinum, palladium is an advantage. Best if he or she is experienced in recovery rhodium.
Experience in ISO renewals will be an added advantage.
Interpret laboratory operation and management system and procedures to ensure compliance of SOP and HSE regulations in laboratory
Perform ad-hoc, intermediate and final testing
Validate laboratory equipment
Review laboratory procedures and documentation and suggest improvements to enhance quality, health and safety standards
Interpret laboratory maintenance and calibration procedures to identify need for vendor to service, perform maintenance or calibration of laboratory equipment
Interpret laboratory data management systems and procedures on record, access and retrieve data to analyse data and reports
Participate in the conduct of risk assessment, hazard identification and categorisation
Provide technical assistance to internal department to answer customers enquiries or improve operational performance
Manage Samples:
Implement sample management systems and procedures and facilitate the review of the systems and procedures
Coordinate and apply sampling methods and techniques according to SOPs
Coordinate sample preparation, sampling, labelling, transportation, storage, and disposal
Store samples correctly following policies and procedures
Coordinate and monitor sample storage conditions
Interpret SDS information for sample handling
Ensure the correct selection and use of PPE within team members
Develop New Technological Testing Methods:
Interpret the aims and objectives of research projects
Identify potential constraints on project requirements and highlight factors impacting research procedures
Assist in the communication to stakeholders for endorsement and commitment
Assist in the collection of relevant industry information and participate in the formulation of policies
Assist in the analysis of data in experiment in relation to standards, or given reference points
Support the design of experiments and tests according to project and market needs
Track methods used and ongoing research in the precious metal refining industry
Perform Laboratory Data Analysis and Reporting:
Verify the accuracy and integrity of laboratory data analysis reports
Review calculated results against estimations and expectations
Develop formulae to calculate statistical values, scientific quantities, and associated uncertanties for relevant test data
Analyse trends in test data and calculate results to draw key insights
Document data in accordance with BR Metals requirements
Present key data trends and findings in appropriate formats
Maintain security and confidentiality of data in accordance with companys requirements
Manage New Laboratory Project
Scope and drive medium scale projects
Develop realistic project plans based on assessment of project objectives, scope and potential interdependencies with other projects
Implement appropriate methodologies and tools to achieve desired outcome effectively
Manage project risks and develop plans to mitigate them
Investigate project exigencies, identify and address their root causes
Engage internal and external stakeholders timely on matters that are impacted by the projects processes and outcomes
Manage resources allocated to different parts of the project, based on assessment of project priorities
Coordinate completion of project deliverables within agreed costs, timescale, and resources