Chemist

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global inspection company is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Richards Bay. The candidate will be responsible for analyzing samples, maintaining instrumentation, and ensuring compliance with quality control standards. Applicants should have a minimum BSc or National Diploma in Chemistry with at least 5 years' lab experience. The role involves both technical accuracy monitoring and the reporting of analytical results, along with a willingness to work shifts and overtime as necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc or National Diploma in Chemistry.
• At least 5 years’ laboratory experience.
• Computer Literate in LIMS, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze analytical samples using specified procedures.
• Monitor technical accuracy of results and report discrepancies.
• Calibrate and perform maintenance on laboratory instruments.
• Generate reports detailing analytical results and handle data recording.

Skills

Lab troubleshooting

Calibration of laboratory equipment

Quality control analysis

Technical report writing

Education

BSc or National Diploma in Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

XRD

XRF

OES

LECO

Job description

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Technical

• Analyzing of all analytical samples for specific analysis using the correct procedures and/or methods. Instruments of interest are XRD, XRF, OES and LECO.
• Technical accuracy of results is monitored and remedial action is taken when necessary and data is recorded (Evaluation of analytical results)
• Update internal findings, improvement request and keep minutes of internal meetings
• Reports are generated detailing analytical results, and can include opinions and interpretations
• Verifying of instruments.
• Assist with the maintenance of instruments and apparatus.
• Must have workable knowledge to calibrate and perform minor maintenance of laboratory and preparation equipment.
• Early identification of biases and QC issues and immediate communication of these to the Section Manager
• Diagnose all suspect results and assist in rectifying the problem whether it is equipment or analytical.
  
  

Administration

• Calculate test results as per standard format and / or procedures.
• Report results within the time frame specified.
• Report any apparatus or equipment which, to your knowledge, is not functioning correctly to the Section Manager.
• Calculate all test results in a standard format as per relevant Test Method Instruction for each workstation.
• Transfer data from the instrument to LIMS
• All analytical data and calculations shall be made traceable and stored in the relevant files for that purpose or LIMS.
• Recording and filing of all equipment records for Quality purposes.
• Sample disposal
• Verify test results against control samples and charts.
• Re-analyze analysis samples when control results are not within the control charts limits.
  
  

General

• Troubleshooting on lab technical problems
• Calibration of lab equipment (XRD, XRF, OES, LECO etc.)
• Daily Trends analysis: (Technical accuracy of results is monitored and remedial action is taken when necessary and data is recorded (Evaluation of analytical results)
• Reporting (Shipments / Specials / Closing of samples out of MES Spec)
• Management of Non-routine samples.
• Continual improvement initiatives, Improvement request
• Identification of biases and QC issues
• Diagnosis of all suspect results and assist in rectifying the problem whether it is equipment or analytical.
• Overseeing Lab housekeeping.
• Ensure that quality procedures are complied with.
• Ensure compliance with the Laboratory Health and Safety Act.
• Must be willing to work shifts
• Must be willing to work overtime whenever necessary.
• Assist on any lower or above level when necessary
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
  
  

Supervising

• Supervisor skills and computer literacy would be advantages.
• Assist with the training on new methods and /or procedures.
• Control the time keeping on the shift.
• Plan leave in such a way that overtime is kept to a minimum.
• Check on daily staff attendance and address any problem timelessly and Pro-actively.
• Ensure that there are sufficient Staff members on shift.
• Shift take over will only take place in the Laboratory building.
  
  

Production

• Plan leave in such a way that overtime is kept to a minimum.
• Check on daily staff attendance and address any problem timelessly and Pro-actively.
• Ensure that there are sufficient Staff members on shift.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education and Experience
• Minimum BSc or National Diploma in Chemistry
• At least 5 years’ laboratory experience
• Computer Literate in LIMS, Word and Excel