MINVAC : Analytical Services Division
ICP(OES/MS and Prep) and XRF Sections
Job Location:Randburg
Employer: Mintek
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified persons for appointment to
the position of:
Principal Analyst (O2)
Objective:
The principal function/objective of an Analyst (O2) is to do secondary preparation of routine geological and metallurgical samples (i.e. alkaline fusions, acid digestions, acid leaches, filtration, etc.) and instrumental analysis of base metals, platinum group metals, etc. on various equipment such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS, AAS, LECO and XRF with high accuracy, precision and competency to achieve high quality results at acceptable turnaround times and thereby ensuring customer satisfaction.
Performance Areas:
The principal function/objective of an Analyst (O2) is to:
- Performs corrections for calibration irregularities caused by peaks, regression lines and sample flow deviations to assist other analyst to continue with work.
- Prepares calibration standards and QC’s and checks them for conformances to quality limits
- Performs instrument optimization to the desired sensitivity when deviations occur
- Performs basic instrument troubleshooting reliably to solve minor faults or deviations unrelated to instrument hardware
- Performs investigations on results discrepancies reliably and consistently to recommend corrective processes that can be used
- Performs dissolution procedures for the complex, non-routine and complicated methods which are not covered in the scope of dissolution procedures reliably and successfully
- Performs duties with high levels of competency producing accurate results 99% of the time
- Competent in all sections and in most methods of analysis and techniques
- Performs statistical evaluations of round robin results to ensure quality assurance before reporting
- Performs and Interprets basic statistical method validation data
-Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science
-National Diploma/Degree will be an advantage
-Min: 1year experience in a laboratory environment
-Ability to work independently and accurately
-Good group participation and good communication skills.
Deadline Date:29.01.2014
How to Apply:
Salary Range:R116 900.00CTC
Note:
Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
Mintek has the right not to fill the position.
The post will be filled in accordance with Mintek’s Employment Equity Plan.
Interested employees who comply with the above-mentioned requirements may forward their
applications to:
cv6@mintek.co.za
