Tests materials as part of mineral and metal processing and refining, or for research into metals, ceramics, polymers and other materials in support of metallurgists and other professionals.

Tasks Include:

• obtains, measures and prepares samples for testing
• subjects materials to test procedures often using complex equipment under the direction of metallurgists and other professionals
• analyses, records and reports results
• compiles charts, graphs and other data for reports
• sets up, operates and cleans laboratory and other scientific equipment