Junior Laboratory Technician

SGS; Durban; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Laboratory Technician to join their dynamic team in Durban. This role involves performing analytical tests on a variety of products, ensuring compliance with client specifications, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. As a key player in the laboratory, you will work under the guidance of a Senior Laboratory Technician, gaining valuable experience in the testing and inspection field. If you have a passion for analytical chemistry and a commitment to quality, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum academic qualification is a National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years testing experience in Petroleum/Chemical related industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical tests on various products to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Maintain calibration schedules and ensure accuracy in testing.

Skills

Analytical Testing

Calibration of Equipment

Data Recording

Quality Control

Education

National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

ASTM Testing Methods

IP Testing Methods

AOCS Testing Methods

BP Testing Methods

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 89,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

The Junior Laboratory Technician shall be responsible for performing analytical tests on Chemical, Petroleum, Agricultural and other food related products. This is to determine whether a product conforms/does not conform to Client’s specifications. The Junior Laboratory Technician will work and report test results under the close supervision of a Senior Laboratory Technician.

• Perform analysis using approved and valid test methods e.g. ASTM, IP, AOCS, BP etc.
• All analysis to be performed with the highest level of accuracy and precision.
• To ensure that all analytical Equipment to be calibrated before use.
• To ensure that all analytical solutions and reagents are standardized before use.
• Maintain a calibration schedule for all analytical equipment.
• Label all analytical equipment with unique identification numbers and calibration status.
• Record calibration data accurately and in the correct documentation for traceability purposes.
• Maintain records of all raw data and calculations for traceability purposes.
• Ensure that all reference materials are valid and traceable to an approved Supplier.
• To report immediately any deficiencies and malfunctions to the Laboratory Manager.
• To report immediately any non conformances to the Laboratory Manager.
• Rectify non conformances through corrective/preventative actions.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
  

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum academic qualification is National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 2 years testing experience in Petroleum / Chemical related industry. Subject to Managements discretion.
  
  

Competencies

• Valid driver’s license.