Junior Chemist- MMT Lab

Role Statement: The job incumbent is responsible for the performance of Metals and Minerals testing for Quality inspections of Mineral in International Trade of Commodities, to ascertain conformity with reference to requirements of standards, specifications, regulations etc. pertinent to individuals, commodity and product. Independently and with minimum supervision. He performs the job in the framework of the BV Quality Assurance System, the Code of Ethics and the BV Group Policies.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

 Responsibilities would be as follows:

• Receive and catalogue metal and mineral samples
• Perform chemical digestion using appropriate acids and methods
• Extract elements of interest for analysis
• Elemental Composition Testing
• Determine percentage composition of metals (iron, copper, aluminum, etc.)
• Test for rare earth elements in mineral samples
• Assist in preparing Analysis – Reports.
• Use Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Safety and Environmental Compliance
• Develop or optimize analytical methods
• Validate new testing procedures
• Investigate analytical challenges
• Adhere with the line manager’s instructions and work for continuous improvement.
• Strict compliance with BV Pakistan’s code of ethics and protocols

Technical Expertise:

• Preparing analysis work and sheets and other relevant information.
• He keeps himself updated with BV procedures, national and international standards of testing regulations and publications particularly related to MMT.
• Respects security and safety guidelines of BV and safeguard personal safety & security in the working environment.
• Performing accurate analysis, isolating, defining, and concentrating of various samples from different sources.
• Any other job responsibilities as assigned by the N+1.

KPIs (to be amended if necessary)

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Customer satisfaction. Ensure complaint ratio under 2%
• Minimize Average Process time in analysis reports.
• Quality of Work & Reporting – No complaints.
• Accomplish analysis and reporting well within allocated time frame of 2-3 working Days.

• Strong understanding of ISO/ASTM standards applied at different commodities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong intellectual capabilities and pay attention to every detail
• Preparing analysis work and sheets and other relevant information.
• He keeps himself updated with BV procedures, national and international standards of testing regulations and publications particularly related to MMT.
• Respects security and safety guidelines of BV and safeguard personal safety & security in the working environment.
• Performing accurate analysis, isolating, defining, and concentrating of various samples from different sources.
• Any other job responsibilities as assigned by the N+1.