Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the laboratory during assigned shifts.

• Ensure the client receives quality results within the shortest turn-around time.
• Manage the team in the lab to ensure effective running of the laboratory.
• Ensure the lab equipment are well maintained to ensure maximum output.
• Prepare COA’s for finished products
• Ensure the team members work in a safe environment.

Managed to implement process improvement in the LST recovery by ensuring optimum recoveries

Responsible for performing analytical tests and experiments in a laboratory setting to support the research, development, and quality control of products and processes

• Receiving and sorting of samples numerically
• Drying of samples
• Pulverizing and crushing of samples
• Weighing of samples and pulps
• Determination of moisture and slimes content in samples
• Determination of heavy mineral content in samples by means of heavy liquid density separation
• Determination of particle size distribution
• Determination of LOI/GOI on pulp samples
• Perform sample preparation using pressed powder pellet and fusion techniques
• Analyze samples using analytical instruments
• Monitors consumable levels and report to Supervisor
• All analysis conducted as per standard operating procedures and QA / QC standards
• Records information e.g. received, not received, incorrect labelling etc.
• Complete daily checklists
• Ensure all data from analysis is correctly captured in LIMS system
• Reports any defects and or abnormalities on equipment
• Inspect equipment before use
• Perform first line maintenance on equipment as required
• Ensures good housekeeping
• Sample archiving and disposal activities

Participated in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)