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Instrumentation Chemist
 
About the Position
The Instrumentation Chemist will work at the ALS Zambia – Kansanshi site.
 
The position will be responsible for:
Compliance:

• Practice and drive the ALS Health and Safety Foundation Standards.
• Practice the ALS company core values.
• Abide by the ALS company policies and procedures.
• Abide by local legislative requirements at all times.

 
Efficient and Effective Operations:

• Work with the quality systems staff to ensure compliance to  ISO17025 requirements
• Carry out routine analyses as required using spectroscopic instruments.
• Ensure QPs, QWIs, SOPs or client specific procedures are followed
• Advise on inventory, consumable purchases and maintaining adequate stock levels
• Remain client focused by exceeding their expectations
• Assistance in general laboratory duties.
• Optimize turnaround time and ensure accurate, timely results are achieved and maintained
• Ensure the quality and integrity of procedures used is maintained so as to produce a product that meets the quality objectives
• Measure, record, and act upon QA/QC procedures and results immediately by providing feedback
• Regular monitoring of quality
• Ensure the quality of work performed is maintained at a level that meets or exceeds acceptable standards
• Ensure Quality Systems are adhered to in performance, review, and reporting of laboratory data and communicate all quality issues.
• Support Quality Department and Continuous Improvement Processes.
• Ensure business is conducted in accordance with Core Values: 
• SAFE
• RESILIENT
• CURIOUS
• COMMITTED
• CARING
• HONEST
• ONE ALS

About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Chemistry/Science/Geology/Engineering Diploma or Degree from a recognized University or Institution and or in-depth understanding and knowledge of Chemistry or Geology.
• 1 year Laboratory experience
• Hands-on knowledge of operating spectroscopic instruments ICP-OES, AAS
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is a mandatory requirement.
• Good interpersonal skills and effective in working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Sound technical knowledge of Geochemical analytical techniques

 
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and skilled person looking to develop their career in an international company.

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