For a Hallmarking Centre, an Assay Master is mainly responsible for testing gold/silver samples, operating assay equipment, maintaining accuracy, and ensuring the material meets required purity/hallmarking standards.
Assay Master – Job Description
Job Title: Assay Master
Department: Assaying / Laboratory
Industry: Gold Hallmarking / Precious Metals
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities:
Perform assaying and testing of gold and other precious-metal samples.
Operate and monitor assay/testing equipment such as XRF and fire assay equipment, as applicable.
Check the purity/fineness of gold and verify assay results accurately.
Prepare samples for testing according to standard laboratory procedures.
Record and maintain assay results, test reports, and laboratory documentation.
Ensure proper calibration, handling, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Follow prescribed quality-control procedures and safety standards.
Identify discrepancies or abnormal test results and report them to the concerned supervisor.
Maintain cleanliness and proper organization of the assay laboratory.
Ensure testing is carried out accurately and within the required turnaround time.
Coordinate with laboratory staff and other departments when required.
Follow BIS and internal quality procedures applicable to hallmarking operations.