Assistant Laboratory Technician & Laboratory Technician at Greengrass Investment Limited (GGI)

Greengrass Investment Limited (GGI) is an emerging player in the Nigerian Extractive Industry with over 3 years of business excellence and mining operations, head-quartered in Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. GGI strives to make significant contributions to Nigeria's socioeconomic and industrial development while also focusing on nurturing and developing the local community.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Laboratory Technician & Laboratory Technician

Location: Warra, Ngaski LGA, Kebbi
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Laboratory Technicians will be responsible for carrying out various types of mineral laboratory testing including (but not limited to) rock sample analysis, mineral-concentrate analysis, assisting in the testing of mine samples and assisting with the maintenance of equipment,t, etc. to meet up with applicable mineral exportation standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the analysis of raw materials.
• Collect samples according to the approved quality plan.
• Carry out preliminary preparation of samples collected for X-ray analysis.
• Carry out sieves and moisture analysis of samples.
• Prepare slides and make microscopic observations.
• Ensure cleaning of sample collection points.
• Assist in managing inventory of chemicals and laboratory items including glassware in the laboratory stores.
• Escalate any identified deviations from target quality standards promptly to the supervising Technologist.
• Recommend and implement improvements to our laboratory operations and maintenance of lab equipment and instruments.
• Ensure effective housekeeping in the laboratory.
• Assist in the maintenance of ISO quality management systems in the unit.
• Assist in the preparation of periodic lab analyses and activity reports.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head, Quality Inspectionor relevant supervising Technologist.

Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

• Minimum of Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or its equivalent in Science Laboratory Technology, Chemistry (Pure/Applied).
• Minimum of one(1) year of relevant work experience (previous engagement in the construction or mining sectors in an added advantage.
• Ability to adapt to an off-site work location.
• Open to relocate and available to resume immediately.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good knowledge of laboratory terminology and equipment
• Ability to handle samples and operate lab equipment
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (For Laboratory Technicians especially).

Salary
N70,000 - N180,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
1st February, 2025.