-Perform leaching methods as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). This will mainly include cyanide leaches, but possible acid leaches as required.
-Make basic reagents as necessary.
-Provides feedback to supervisors and/or group leader regarding any issues encountered during procedures. E.g., Sample spills, loss of samples etc.
-Verify and adjust calibrations on a variety of lab equipment including dispensers and balances.
-Ensure that equipment is maintained and in good working order including rollers, centrifuges and shakers.
-Inform the supervisor or group leader of any damaged or defective equipment or any equipment requiring complex adjustment.
-Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and QC results are entered into
SLIMS as necessary.
-Maintain clean and organized workbench and fumehood areas, ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal is handled according to laboratory procedures.
-Clean labware as required.
-Notify supervisor when consumables are nearing depletion to ensure they are reordered.
-Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs
-Adhere to assigned working hours unless otherwise approved by the Supervisor.
-May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.
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