Senior Chemist

Job description

A well-known Mining company, situated in Gauteng, is seeking the expertise of a Senior Chemist to join their team.

The purpose of the role is to research and develop new processes and technologies for separating and refining precious metals and base metals as determined by the company.

Essential Requirements:
BSc (Honours) (with majors in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Metallurgy) essential.
PhD or MSc in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Metallurgy will be a definite advantage.
A high level of practical laboratory, instrumentation, and chemical problem-solving experience and skills.
A passion for experimental chemical research and innovation, especially in hydrometallurgy.

A high level of practical laboratory, instrumentation, and chemical problem-solving experience and skills.
A passion for experimental chemical research and innovation, especially in hydrometallurgy.

Medically fit for both the Platinum Metals Refinery and Base Metals Refinery.1-2 Years' ExperienceExcellent communication

• Gather and review background literatur and information relevant to an identified project.
• Determine and set up the necessary experimental apparatus for the required research.
• Generate, analyse, and criticaly assess the research data
• Compile regular , detailed project reports, indicating findings, and process efficiencies and improvements.
• Present projects to management for assessments, possible scale up or plant implementation.

Salary:
negotiable.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.