Lab Technician

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT

Lotus (Africa) Limited is a leading Africa-focused advanced uranium company with significant scale and resources. The Company holds an 85% interest in the Kayerekera Uranium Project in Karonga, Malawi.

Lotus is committed to generating value for its shareholders, customers, and communities where it operates. The Company is situated in Karonga, Malawi and has its headquarters in Perth, Australia. Lotus will be undertaking refurbishment and maintenance of the process plant and other facilities in preparation for production set to commence in the near future.

Lotus (Africa) Limited invites applications from suitably qualified energetic and self-motivated male or female Malawian nationals to join its team on a six months’ fixed term contract at Kayelekera Mine in Karonga District in the position below:

 Lab Technician (Required 1) – Full time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lab Technician will be responsible for providing visible and high-level safety support to operational personnel to ensure the highest level of Health and Safety is achieved.

REPORTING TO THE CHIEF CHEMIST, THE ROLE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Sample preparation & testing of environment sample analysis on day to day basis as per appropriate standards.
• Ensuring accuracy and precision on all laboratory results being produced.
• Under the direction of the Chief Chemist, producing analysed sample reports on daily basis.
• Sample preservation on daily basis as per the appropriate standards.
• Ensuring quality control systems, safety practices & housekeeping are maintained in the lab at all times.
• Standardizing and operating instruments like ICP, UV-Vis spectrometer, pH meter, EC-TDS meter, FTIR, Analytical balances, ion analyzer, furnaces etc for performing qualitative & quantitative analysis with accuracy and precession.
• Providing technical support to Sections related with various samples.
• Performing basic laboratory tests for general, medical check-up and occupational health programs as directed by clinic Doctor or Chief Chemist.
• Maintaining a record for checking equipment and maintaining equipment according to manufacturer’s standards.
• Knowing how to use and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Safe handling and disposal of all specimens and equipment used in testing those specimens.
• Recording daily, weekly & monthly statistics.
• Carrying out other duties as required or directed by the Chief Chemist.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or equivalent from a reputable institution
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Lab as Chemist with the experience in process plant or mining will be preferred

CORE COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Possession of excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Power Point
• Strong conceptual thinking ability
• Decisiveness
• Performance orientated
• High level of interpersonal skills

PERSONAL QUALITIES/ BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

• Consistent demonstration of Lotus (Africa) Limited Core Values
• High work standards
• Strong commitment to OH&S standards and policies
• Ability to work and plan daily tasks
• High level of accountability

How to apply:

Suitably qualified candidates are required to hand deliver or send their Applications & updated Curriculum Vitae with three traceable referees to:

The Human Resources Coordinator,
Lotus (Africa) Limited,
Kayerekera Uranium Mine,
P. O. Box 47,
Karonga, Malawi.

Or email to: Lal.jobs@lotusmalawi.com. Closing date: Monday 17th September 2024.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted within thirty (30) days after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.