UM6P – Mohammed VI Polytechnic University operates within a strongly innovation-driven culture, where creativity, experimentation and intellectual boldness are key foundations. The university promotes initiative, openness and autonomy in a stimulating environment focused on research, entrepreneurship and impact. This innovative mindset is reinforced by a solid cooperative dimension, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing and human development. A clear focus on performance and excellence further supports this culture, while formal processes remain lighter to maintain agility and flexibility.

• Chemical and geochemical analysis of geological samples as part of the analytical services provided by the Geo-Analytical Lab (UM6P-OCP, Ben Guerir).

• Carrying out chemical analyses using X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF);


• Carrying out calibrations of the XRF spectrometer;


• Development and validation of XRF analysis methods;


• Establishing instructions for the use and maintenance of the XRF spectrometer;


• Ensuring the proper functioning of the spectrometer;


• Managing the preventive maintenance schedule for the spectrometer;


• Carrying out routine maintenance and first-level maintenance operations for the spectrometer and associated equipment;


• Diagnosing and resolving common operating anomalies of the spectrometer;


• Assisting XRF spectrometry users in choosing procedures and conditions for preparing and packaging samples for XRF analysis;


• Contributing to the writing of quality documents (processes and procedures), and to the establishment and maintenance of the quality management system at the Geo-Analytical Lab;


• Forecasting consumable needs and ensuring their availability at the XRF workstation;


• Monitoring purchase requests for consumables and spare parts needed for the operation of the XRF spectrometer;


• Supporting, if necessary, the analytical activities of the Geo-Analytical Lab

Main skills

Knowledge

• Chemical and geochemical analyses;


• Good laboratory practices;


• Quality concepts and tools applied to laboratory chemical analysis techniques;


• Metrology (basic concepts).


• Operational skills


• Apply the quality approach;


• Organize and plan the use of the spectrometer according to analysis requests;


• Know and apply hygiene and safety rules;


• Work in a team;


• Know how to work interactively with laboratory service requesters;


• Have good active listening skills.

Required diploma:

• License / Bachelor's degree (3 years);


• Desired field of study: Analytical chemistry, chemometrics, analytical instrumentation.

Required experience:

• 3 years minimum in an analysis laboratory;


• Experience in an XRF analysis laboratory will be appreciated;


• Experience in an accredited laboratory in geochemistry or soil analysis will be appreciated.