Chemist - Precious Metals

Objective of the Post

The chemist MP is responsible for performing analyses with the greatest rigor and precision, ensuring the best quality of results for our clients.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform precise weighings, following the preparation request made by the Responsible, in accordance with the instructions given in the notebook.
• Prioritize crucibles for weighing, with different flows, depending on daily needs.
• Prioritize crucibles for fusion, according to material sheets.
• Melt metals in 1 or 2 steps in various types of furnaces, ensuring the quality of Pb pellets obtained.
• Cut Pb pellets.
• Clean precious metal balls.
• Perform complete or partial acid solutions.
• Prioritize mixed purification before fusion.
• Prioritize denitrification using an oven.
• Prioritize peroxide fusion.
• Quantitatively transfer solutions.
• Perform ultra-precise weighings using a microbalance.
• Analyze solutions using ICP-OES.
• Complete tracing sheets with all required information.
• Perform analyses using appropriate techniques, respecting the latest version of established methods.
• Stay informed about changes and updates by participating in Service meetings or reading reports and displayed documents.
• Maintain equipment usage (calibration, maintenance/cleaning) and complete tracking sheets and equipment files. Any defects must be immediately reported to RQHSE and the Responsible, and the equipment put out of service with adequate signage.
• Ensure workspace organization and cleanliness.
• Replace consumed solutions by returning empty bottles/buckets to the prep service (via designated containers) and replacing them with full ones.
• Perform work in accordance with labor regulations and safety rules (wearing PPE).
• Participate in company objectives (quality policy) by aiming for client satisfaction.

Skills to be a Professional

• Show: punctuality, autonomy, communication, organization, teamwork spirit, perseverance, positivity, humility

• Participate in continuous training on analysis methods provided internally

Requirements

• Knowledge of laboratory analysis techniques

• Understanding of chemical risks related to products and techniques used

• Mastery of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel)

Benefits

Compensation in line with the Commission's 207 - Catégorie 3