Laboratory Manager Solid Minerals
Laboratory Manager Solid Minerals
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16-10-2024
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Job Description
Our client is a digital platform for crossborder commodity transactions enhancing the value of African exports by facilitating processes like aggregation quality assurance and logistics while ensuring ethical procurement. It connects domestic supply with global demand helping businesses overcome challenges and expand their reach worldwide.
Job Purpose
As the Laboratory Manager you will be responsible for managing all activities within the laboratory related to testing and analyzing solid minerals (Lithium Tantalite Tin etc.) for various compounds and physical properties. This role involves overseeing sample preparation chemical and physical analysis ensuring quality standards and managing a team of laboratory technicians and analysts. The Laboratory Manager ensures accurate and timely testing of minerals providing critical data for exploration production and quality assurance.
Job Responsibilities
Laboratory Operations Management:
Oversee daily operations of the solid minerals laboratory including the preparation analysis and testing of samples for various compounds and properties.
Manage workflow and prioritize testing to ensure timely delivery of accurate results to internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure all laboratory activities comply with industry standards (ISO ASTM) and regulatory requirements.
Develop maintain and optimize protocols for chemical and physical testing of solid minerals.
Testing and Analysis:
Conduct and supervise the testing of solid minerals including elemental analysis (e.g. trace metals major oxides) and mineral composition.
Oversee the analysis of physical properties such as hardness density particle size distribution moisture content and specific gravity.
Ensure appropriate use of analytical techniques such as Xray fluorescence (XRF) inductively coupled plasma (ICP) atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA).
Quality Assurance and Control:
Implement and monitor quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) processes to ensure consistency accuracy and repeatability of test results.
Collaborate with quality control teams to resolve discrepancies in test results and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Data Management and Reporting:
Ensure accurate recording and reporting of test results including comprehensive reports on mineral composition and physical properties.
Manage the laboratory s information management system (LIMS) to track samples testing results and performance trends.
Present findings and results to internal teams (e.g. geologists production managers) and external clients.
Health Safety and Environmental Compliance:
Ensure all operations comply with health safety and environmental regulations.
Develop and enforce safety protocols for handling hazardous materials and creating a safe working environment.
Collaborate with health and safety officers to conduct risk assessments and implement safety improvements.
Team Management and Development:
Lead train and manage laboratory technicians chemists and analysts ensuring best practices and adherence to safety protocols.
Develop training programs to enhance staff proficiency in equipment use and testing procedures.
Schedule and assign tasks optimizing workflows for efficiency and productivity.
Budget and Resource Management:
Manage the laboratory budget ensuring costeffective use of resources including chemicals reagents and equipment.
Oversee maintenance repair and replacement of equipment to avoid downtime.
Collaborate with procurement teams to source highquality and costefficient laboratory supplies.
Collaboration and Coordination:
Collaborate with exploration mining and processing teams to ensure testing supports production and development needs.
Work with external partners clients and regulatory bodies to meet testing specifications and legal requirements.
Coordinate with R&D teams to support innovation and improve testing methodologies.
Special Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Chemistry Geology Metallurgy or a related scientific discipline. A Master s degree is preferred.
7 10 years of laboratory experience with at least 3 5 years in a supervisory role preferably in the solid minerals or mining sector.
Strong knowledge of solid minerals testing methods including chemical composition analysis (XRF ICP AAS) and physical property testing (hardness density etc.).
Familiarity with minerals such as lithium tantalite and tin.
Experience with quality management systems (e.g. ISO 17025) and laboratory accreditation.
Strong leadership and team management skills with experience in staff training and development.
Proficiency with LIMS and data analysis software.
Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills with high attention to detail.
Strong communication skills for data reporting and collaboration with internal teams and clients.
Knowledge of health safety and environmental regulations in laboratory operations.
Person Specification:
Pragmatic with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Independent thinker and leader able to manage multiple projects with fastchanging priorities.
High level of integrity dependability and urgency.
Willing to take a handson approach to problemsolving.
Flexible with the ability to structure solutions and outcomes independently.
Strong knowledge of solid minerals testing methods, including chemical composition analysis (XRF, ICP, AAS) and physical property testing (hardness, density, etc.). Familiarity with minerals such as lithium, tantalite, and tin. Experience with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 17025) and laboratory accreditation. Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in staff training and development. Proficiency with LIMS and data analysis software. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail. Strong communication skills for data reporting and collaboration with internal teams and clients. Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations in laboratory operations.
Education
Bachelor s degree in Chemistry, Geology, Metallurgy, or a related scientific discipline. A Master s degree is preferred. 7 10 years of laboratory experience, with at least 3 5 years in a supervisory role, preferably in the solid minerals or mining sector.
Employment Type
Full Time
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