SENIOR CHEMIST – SWAKOP URANIUM

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The position is responsible for coordinating laboratory processes in order to ensure the smooth, effective, efficient, and reliable running of the laboratory.

Key Performance Areas:

Ensure that shift/daily production, performance, quality, and cost targets are met according to the business objectives.
Coordinate all sample-receiving activities on shift and ensure that the samples are completed and reported according to the set operating procedures and quality standards.
Review and validate laboratory results and ensure that quality standards are met prior to results reporting.
Confirm optimum utilization and availability of laboratory IT hardware and software, equipment, instruments, and human resources.
Identify production problem areas and initiate corrective, and preventive measures and modifications.
Conduct periodic inspections according to schedule.
Develop new analytical techniques to optimize and improve existing methods.
Analyze LIMS shift data and report on shift performance.
Ensure that equipment is locked out according to the Lockout and Isolation Procedure.

Requirements and experience:

B Tech in Analytical Chemistry or BSc Degree in Chemistry.
5 years of working experience in a mining/ chemical/ metallurgical/ laboratory environment of which 2 years should have been in a senior capacity.
Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License.