Senior Laboratory Technician (Gold mining)

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Laboratory Technician (Assaying) to join a growing gold mining operation in Libya. We are seeking a laboratory professional with extensive metallurgical assaying experience, strong technical expertise, and a passion for quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

POSITION INFO:
Candidates MUST be from a gold mining background and preference will be given to those candidates that have worked on rotation previously. Job Purpose Reporting directly to Management, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of laboratory operations, maintaining quality standards, and delivering accurate analytical results that support operational and production decision-making. If you are an experienced assayer looking to take ownership of laboratory performance and quality systems within a dynamic mining environment, we would like to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing Experience in chemical analysis and laboratory procedures, with a strong focus on quality control and safety. Conduct sample testing, fire-assay, and wet chemical analyses. Operate laboratory equipment including AAS, XRF, ICP, UV-Vis, Fusion and Muffle Furnaces. Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments, ensuring they are calibrated and functioning correctly. Manage laboratory inventory, consumables, and supplier inspections. Maintain laboratory cleanliness and safety. Record and analyze data, preparing reports on findings for management. What We're Looking For Essential Requirements Degree in Metallurgical Assaying, Analytical Chemistry or equivalent. Minimum of six years of industrial work experience working in metallurgical assaying laboratories. Experience of fire assaying techniques a prerequisite. In-depth knowledge of analysis of samples by XRF, AAS, and ICP Knowledge of ISO:17025 QMS implementation.