JOB OPPORTUNITY

Are you a results-oriented leader with a passion for laboratory operations, quality control, and continuous improvement? Ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, growing organization?

Join MSALABS and play a pivotal role in managing logistics, inventory operational efficiency, and delivering high-quality analytical services to clients across the globe.

About MSALABS

MSALABS is a global provider of geochemical laboratory services for the exploration and mining industries. We deliver a complete range of analytical services from greenfields exploration through to mine closure, including laboratory management, onsite services, and sample preparation.

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician position responsible for lab weighing and performing routine analysis in digestion while maintaining adequate production, quality control, and turnaround times. This job description does not limit the responsibilities of the incumbent and is available for amendment. The incumbent may be called upon to perform any other duties, for which he/she is deemed competent, as required due to workflow in the laboratory and/or as instructed by line management. The job will require shift work and reasonable overtime as determined by the requirements of the operations.

Location: Plymouth, UK

Responsibilities and Authorities

• Conduct regular field safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Perform weighing and wet chemistry tasks in accordance with documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recognized reference methods.
• Responsible for Wet Chemistry digestion parameters.
• Weighing, preparing samples and/or jars and performing routine analysis while maintaining adequate production, quality control, and turnaround times.
• Perform general laboratory tasks including, but not limited to washing vessels, glassware, and other laboratory apparatus, bulking up, and transferring solutions.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation and generate reports, which shall include all environmental parameters/indicators to the Global HSE Manager.
• Preparation and measurement of samples for XRF measurement, including pelletizing and fused disk.
• Monitor quality control results and report any deviations to the Laboratory Supervisor or designated person.
• Perform scheduled verification (intermediate checks) of critical equipment (weight, volume, temperature, calibration standards as applicable).
• Prepare chemical solutions as described in the relevant SOPs and have a clear understanding of pass/fail criteria.
• Fill in the appropriate forms/logs/records. Recording equipment performance, general maintenance of lab equipment, and problems encountered in maintenance logbook and in accordance with the ISO17025 requirements.
• Assist with all quality and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) incidents investigations.
• Assist with prepping and weighing samples for ensuring a minimum of target samples are processed per shift.
• Maintain accurate records of sample preparation and quality control results.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) protocols, including lead control measures.
• Act in a safe and professional manner, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and practicing good housekeeping.
• Report any unsafe conditions or nonconforming events related to customer samples to the Laboratory Supervisor or designated person.
• Report any deviation from documented procedures to the Laboratory Supervisor or designated person.
• Monitoring the performance and maintenance of the instruments.
• Communicate general laboratory issues to the Laboratory Supervisor or designated person as necessary.
• Assist in coordinating sample movement between different laboratory areas.
• Understand and troubleshoot the analyses and provide input to corrective action procedures.
• Provide technical support and training to other staff employed in the section from time to time.
• Report any deviation from policies and procedures to line management and follow up on the required actions.
• All staff have the general authorities as indicated by the training matrix, MSA-QUAF027.XXX Employee Training and Authorization Matrix, (which shows competence and authorization) to refuse any unsafe work, and to participate in and contribute to all HSEC activities and initiatives.