Lab Assistant

Sinergia Talents
Johor
MYR 20,000 - 100,000
Job description

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

  • At least Bachelor's Degree in chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years of working experience in laboratory management.
  • 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).
  • Experience in setting up and overseeing the ICP Testing lab including the license application from the relevant authorities.
  • Experience in choosing and setting up equipment and processes to recover precious metals including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium; experience in rhodium recovery is an advantage.
  • Experience in ISO renewals will be an added advantage.
  • Must be able to converse and read well in English.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage Laboratory Operations:

  • Interpret laboratory operation and management system procedures to ensure compliance with SOP and HSE regulations.
  • 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 the need for vendor servicing, maintenance, or calibration of equipment.
  • Interpret laboratory data management systems and procedures on record, access, and retrieve data to analyze reports.
  • Participate in risk assessment, hazard identification, and categorization.
  • Provide technical assistance to internal departments to answer customer inquiries or improve operational performance.

Manage Samples:

  • Implement sample management systems and procedures and facilitate their review.
  • Coordinate and apply sampling methods and techniques according to SOPs.
  • Coordinate sample preparation, 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 among 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 communication to stakeholders for endorsement and commitment.
  • Assist in the collection of relevant industry information and participate in policy formulation.
  • Assist in data analysis in experiments in relation to standards or 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 uncertainties for relevant test data.
  • Analyze trends in test data and calculate results to draw key insights.
  • Document data in accordance with company requirements.
  • Present key data trends and findings in appropriate formats.
  • Maintain security and confidentiality of data in accordance with company requirements.

Manage New Laboratory Projects:

  • Scope and drive medium-scale projects.
  • Develop realistic project plans based on assessment of project objectives, scope, and potential interdependencies.
  • Implement appropriate methodologies and tools to achieve desired outcomes 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 impacted by project 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.
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