Analytical Chemist

Eta Zuma Mining and Industries Limited—a prominent solid minerals, extractive, and heavy manufacturing conglomerate—is recruiting an Analytical Chemist for its central testing laboratory operations in Abuja (FCT). Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, this specialized role performs acid digestions, microwave digestion protocols, muffle furnace operations, and wet chemical analysis on geological, environmental, and exploration mineral samples while maintaining ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory quality controls.

• Sample Digestion & wet Chemistry: Perform acid digestion of geological and mineral samples using microwave digestion systems, muffle furnaces, fume hoods, and analytical balances to convert solid samples into solutions for elemental testing.

• QA/QC & ISO 17025 Compliance: Integrate blanks, duplicates, and Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) into digestion batches, log LIMS data, and maintain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation standards.

• Reagent & Chemical Safety Management: Prepare standardized acids/reagents, track Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), manage chemical waste disposal, and maintain fume extraction safety.

• Equipment Maintenance: Execute routine calibrations, maintenance logs, and performance checks on analytical balances, deionized water systems, and microwave digestion hardware.

• Academic Credentials: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Analytical Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry.

• Experience Baseline: 4+ years of practical laboratory experience handling concentrated acids, wet chemistry analysis, and microwave digestion systems within mining, geochemistry, or industrial testing sectors.

• Core Competencies: Microwave digestion protocols, CRM quality control tracking, LIMS software proficiency, MSDS chemical safety, ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, and mineral sample handling.