Chemist (XRF-LECO)

SGS; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification is looking for a Chemist for their XRF section in Gauteng, South Africa. The role involves managing analytical operations, supervision, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should hold a BSc in Chemistry and have at least 2 years of relevant experience, including supervisory responsibilities. Proficiency in data evaluation and laboratory management is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in XRF-LECO field.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Record, evaluate, and validate data on XRF and LECO.
• Supervise all XRF-LECO analysis and reporting results.
• Ensure turnaround times for analyses are met.
• Perform routine and non-routine analytical operations on XRF spectrometer.
• Conduct training for operators.

Skills

Data evaluation and validation

Report writing

Training

Troubleshooting

LIMS operation

Calibration and quality control

Document management

Good Laboratory Practice

Education

BSc Chemistry or National Diploma Analytical Chemistry

Matric with Maths and Science Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main Purpose of the Job

To outline the responsibilities and authorities the Chemist in XRF section has in relation to post requirements of managerial, technical and key support personnel.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to record, evaluate and validate all data on XRF and LECO
• Must be conversant with report writing.
• Responsible for all daily document requirements and the distribution to the different departments.
• Responsible for the monthly time sheet accounting.
• Routinely provide training to operators.
• Completes tasks within the allocated time and plans work for operators to ensure that overall service goals of the laboratory are met.
• Responsibility to performs routine and non-routine Analytical operation on XRF spectrometer if and as required.
• Responsible for the supervision of all XRF- LECO analysis and reporting of results.
• Responsibility to ensure turnaround time is adhered to at all times, for work specified in regard to XRF- LECO analysis.
• Responsibility to draw up weekly status & production report with regard to internal analysis
• Responsibility, under the guidance of Section Manager, to validate any new methods or modifications made for XRF-LECO analysis.
• Competent in the use of the LIMS.
• Must be able to do troubleshooting on instrument and methods used.
• Must know how to verify calibration standards / quality control standards / verification standards and Certified Reference Materials (CRM’s).
• Managing Good Laboratory Practice.
• Must be able to help with the preparation of SANAS audits.
• Managing laboratory documentation.
• Responsibility to bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the Section Manager.
• Responsibility to ensure housekeeping in the XRF-LECO area is kept up to standard.
• Responsibility to record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments performed.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Specific Authorities

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.

Education

• BSc Chemistry or National Diploma Analytical Chemistry
• Matric, with Maths and Science Qualification

Experience

• At least 2 years in XRF-LECO field.
• At least 2 years supervisory experience

Competencies

• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Operational experience in a SANAS 17025 accredited facility
• LIMS administration and operation
• Experience in instrumentation, data collection and reporting

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.