XRF Operator

Join our Team as a XRF Operator!

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Leads and supervises a team of laboratory assistants, ensuring efficient and high-quality sample processing by providing guidance and oversight. Implement quality control procedures to optimize workflow.

2. Operates XRF spectrometer and analyzes nickel powder samples prepared using the press pellet method to identify its elemental composition.

3. Extracts and compiles raw data reports from XRF analysis for subsequent review by the Laboratory Analyst (Fusion Method).

4. Compiles and reports daily/weekly and monthly summaries of the number of samples analyzed by each shift, including any relevant trends or deviations.

5. Conducts pre- and post-operational checks of the XRF instrument to ensure proper functioning and reports any malfunctions.

6. Ensures data security through daily backups of critical laboratory data, including files and sample analysis results.

7. Inspects laboratory equipment used for sample pellet preparation to identify potential malfunctions or performance issues that could impact sample quality.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in laboratory operations, XRF analysis, sample preparation, or a related mining/assay laboratory environment is an advantage.
• Experience in supervising or leading a laboratory team.
• Knowledge of XRF instrumentation and elemental analysis is highly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality control.