Job Type: Full time

Job Title: Lab / Assaying Technician (Precious Metals)About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Lab / Assaying Technician to join an accredited Gold & Silver Assaying and Hallmarking Centre. In this role, you will be responsible for testing the purity of precious metals using standardized chemical and non-destructive testing procedures (such as Fire Assaying / Cupellation and XRF analysis) in compliance with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) norms.Openings for Freshers & Experienced Candidates. Comprehensive hands-on training will be provided.Key DetailsJob Type: Full-time, PermanentIndustry: Hallmarking & Assaying Centre (BIS Certified)Locations: Thanjavur | Trichy | Karaikal | MayiladuthuraiSalary: ₹10,000 – ₹15,000+ per month (Negotiable based on qualification, performance, and experience)Benefits: Food & Accommodation provided for eligible outstation candidates (as per company policy)Key ResponsibilitiesSample Preparation: Receive gold/silver samples, accurately weigh them using micro-analytical balances, and prepare them for testing.Assaying & Testing: Perform fire assay (cupellation) and chemical wet assaying methods following standard operating procedures (SOPs).Spectrometry Analysis: Assist in operating X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) testing machines for preliminary and non-destructive purity checks.Acid Handling & Safety: Safely prepare, handle, and store assay chemicals (such as Nitric Acid) and adhere strictly to laboratory safety, disposal, and exhaust ventilation protocols.Furnace Operation:



Safely handle high-temperature muffle/cupellation furnaces and assaying lab tools.Documentation & Reporting: Maintain meticulous records of testing logs, heat-loss calculations, weight variations, and purity percentages.Quality Compliance: Ensure all procedures strictly align with BIS hallmarking rules and standards.Equipment Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness of lab instruments, coordinate routine calibration of analytical balances, and report equipment defects promptly.Shift TimingsCandidates must be willing to work on rotational shifts:Morning Shift: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM (includes 1-hour lunch break)Night Shift: 8:30 PM – 8:30 AMGeneral Shift: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM (includes 1-hour lunch break)Qualifications & CriteriaEducational Qualification:B.Sc in Chemistry (Preferred) or related chemical sciences.Experience: Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; candidates with 6+ months to 1 year of experience in a gold testing lab, jewelry manufacturing unit, or chemical quality lab will have an added advantage.Gender / Eligibility: Open to all eligible candidates comfortable working in rotational shifts (including night shifts).Required Skills & CompetenciesBasic understanding of inorganic chemistry, titration, and standard laboratory equipment.High precision and dexterity when handling micro-weights and sensitive instruments.Strong attention to detail and record-keeping discipline.Sound knowledge of laboratory health and safety standards.Basic computer proficiency (MS Excel / Word) for data entry.Contact Number - +91 97881 10111

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