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Employer and vacancy source: First Quantum Mineral

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  • EmployerFirst Quantum Mineral
  • LocationSolwezi
  • Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
  • Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
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Key details for this vacancy

Employer
First Quantum Mineral
Location
Solwezi
Posted
October 13, 2025
Job type
Full Time
Category
Other
This listing has expired. The original details remain available for reference, but applications are closed. Use the related searches for active vacancies.
  • Full Time
  • Solwezi

Website First Quantum Mineral

Job description

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

 

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

 

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

 

Job description:

To provide accurate and reliable analytical data on all routine and non –routine samples.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.

Prepare and standardize reagents.
Analysis of plant control samples
Analyze special samples
Read samples on the AAS
Analysis of mining samples
Reports operational deficiencies or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.
Document all quality activities as documented in SOPs and AMs.
Perform any other work as instructed by the superiors

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 12 Certificate
Diploma in laboratory science technology
Degree will be an added advantage

 

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 3 years relevant experience  in a mining set up

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Exposure to Dust/Heat/Noise
Standby and overtime work when required
Computer Literate
Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

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