Jr. Lab Chemist

Job Title:

Junior Laboratory Chemist (Fresher)

Company:

RG Refinery FZE

Location:

Sharjah, UAE (SAIF Zone)

Job Type:

Full-time

About RG Refinery:

RG Refinery is a rapidly growing leader in precious metals refining and bullion manufacturing in the Middle East. Operating from our state-of-the-art facility in Sharjah, we pride ourselves on precision, cutting-edge technology, and premium quality. We are looking for an ambitious, detail-oriented Junior Laboratory Chemist to join our growing laboratory team.

Job Summary:

As a Junior Chemist, you will support daily laboratory testing, sample preparation, and quality control procedures under the guidance of our senior assaying team. This role is ideal for a fresh graduate with a strong foundational background in chemistry who is eager to build a career in precious metals refining, fire assaying, and chemical analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sample Preparation: Receive, log, and prepare raw metal samples for analytical testing and assaying following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Laboratory Testing: Assist senior chemists in performing fire assay, cupellation, wet chemistry, and instrumentation analyses (XRF / ICP).
• Quality Control & Accuracy: Ensure accurate weighing, recording, and documentation of test samples and analytical results with a "zero-error" mindset.
• Equipment Maintenance: Assist with regular cleaning, calibration, and routine upkeep of laboratory equipment, balances, and testing instruments.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to environment, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) when handling chemicals and operating high-temperature furnaces.
• Record Keeping: Maintain precise physical and digital logbooks for sample inventory, test results, and chemical reagents.

Key Qualifications & Requirements:

• Nationality: Open to All Nationalities .
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) in Chemistry, Material Science, Industrial Chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience: Fresh Graduates / Entry-Level candidates (0–1 year of experience).
• Skills:
• Fundamental knowledge of analytical chemistry and standard lab procedures.
• Basic computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook) for recording test data.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Mindset: Eager to learn, proactive, safety-conscious, and capable of working in a fast-paced industrial environment.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities to learn advanced gold & silver assaying techniques from industry experts.
• Exposure to modern analytical instrumentation and bullion refining technology.
• A supportive, growth-oriented environment within a leading regional refinery.

Pay: AED1,900.00 - AED3,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person