Assayer vs analytical laboratory technician

Differences between assayer and analytical laboratory technician duties and responsibilities

Assayer example responsibilities.

• Review analytical data for completeness and compliance with QC and client criteria.
• Break lead (Pb) buttons out of molds.
• Conduct several lab QC tests on mill streams.
• Prepare and assay ore, solution, and carbon samples by fire, and atomic absorption.
• Perfect sample digestion technique to increase sample recovery and decrease duplicate follow by metals analysis with Horiba Jobin Yvon ICP-OES analysis.
• Maintain and calibrate lab and field equipment and document calibration to ensure equipment run optimal.

Analytical laboratory technician example responsibilities.

• Lead aerobic, anaerobic and UV light testing, chemical residue testing and centrifuge to separate chemicals from water.
• Analyze raw materials and finish products using HPLC, UV, GC, and FTIR according to specifications.
• Acquire extensive knowledge of GMP and FDA regulations as well as specifications.
• Prepare and analyze calibration curves and daily QC standards on GC and HPLC using ChemStation software.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment and commendably troubleshoot and resolve an assortment of laboratory testing analyzers and perform diverse chemical tests.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment and commendably troubleshoot and resolve an assortment of laboratory testing analyzers and perform diverse chemical tests.