Laboratory Analyst

Alfred H Knight Group; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred H Knight is seeking a Laboratory Analyst for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Richards Bay. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to documented methods, maintain high accuracy and precision, and promote Good Laboratory Practice. Candidates should possess an Analytical Chemistry qualification and have at least two years of relevant laboratory experience.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Analytical Laboratory experience with XRF Fused Bead sample preparation.
• Strong attention to detail and quality management skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high accuracy and precision in laboratory methods.
• Follow documented methods and procedures.
• Promote Good Laboratory Practice Principles.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Troubleshooting

Education

Analytical Chemistry Certificate / Diploma

Basic Knowledge of ISO 17025: 2017

Tools

LIMS system

Job description

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for Laboratory Analysts to join the team in Richards Bay. This role is responsible for ensuring that work is followed according to documented methods and procedures. Ensuring at all times that high accuracy and precision is applied to methods and procedures through incorporating and promoting Good Laboratory Practice Principles.

Please note : This is a fixed term contract for 6 months.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to reinvest in our facilities technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following :

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Ability to communicate information both written and verbally
• Good timekeeping and time management skills
• Managing uncertainty : Handles pressure and ambiguity well exercises good judgement and maturely handles challenges
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks
• Team Player / Interpersonal : Builds and maintains positive working relationships with their team and more widely
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Critical thinking : Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Computer Literacy and knowledge of LIMS system
• Strong attention to detail and quality management skills
• Good troubleshooting and problemsolving skills
• Basic knowledge and understanding of ISO17025 requirements.
• Basic knowledge of analytical method development and validation knowledge
• Honest Sober Habits Adaptable and Flexibility
• No criminal record

Required qualifications

• Analytical Chemistry Certificate / Diploma
• Basic Knowledge of ISO 17025 : 2017

Required work experience

• Minimum 2 years of Analytical Laboratory experience with XRF Fused Bead sample preparation and XRF operation for Minerals and Coal Analysis.

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match.

CLOSING DATE : 22 APRIL 2025

Required Experience :

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Laboratory Analyst • Richards Bay, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa