XRF INSTRUMENT CHEMIST

As an XRF Instrumental Chemist, your role involves operating XRF instruments, including benchtop or handheld devices. You will be responsible for calibrating and maintaining the equipment to ensure precision and accuracy in measurements. Additionally, your duties will include: - Preparing solid, powdered, or liquid samples using fusion, pelletizing, or loose powder techniques based on the sample type and precision required. - Developing and validating methods for various material types such as metals, soils, minerals, glass, and ceramics. This includes creating calibration curves using known standards. - Analyzing spectral data to identify and quantify elements, and utilizing software to process spectra and apply corrections for matrix effects and background noise. - Conducting quality control by running standards and blanks, and ensuring compliance with QA/QC protocols such as ISO and ASTM methods. - Compiling analytical reports, documenting procedures, and results for audits or regulatory purposes. Industries that commonly hire XRF Chemists include Mining & Geology for ore grading and mineral identification, Cement & Building Materials for composition control, Environmental Labs for soil, sludge, or air particulate testing, Manufacturing/QA for alloy verification and coating thickness, and Art & Archaeology for non-invasive analysis of artifacts. Key Skills & Tools required for this role include experience with XRF instruments (e.g., Bruker, Thermo Scientific, PANalytical), understanding of elemental chemistry, knowledge of sample preparation methods, familiarity with analytical chemistry software, critical thinking, and troubleshooting abilities. In addition to a Full-time, Permanent job type, the benefits offered include a flexible schedule, leave encashment, and Provident Fund. The work location is in person.,