Half/Full Day Quality Assurance Clerk (Mining/Laboratory)

Aleon Pty Ltd; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory services provider in Mpumalanga seeks a laboratory quality assurance clerk. The role involves supporting quality control processes by preparing materials, monitoring equipment, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards. Candidates should be fluent in Afrikaans and familiar with laboratory processes. This position includes administrative duties and the need to work every second weekend. Competitive compensation is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with SANAS procedures in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to manage quality control documentation and general admin tasks.
• Competence in maintaining laboratory stock and reagents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare internal quality control materials according to SOP's.
• Log daily information like temperatures and quality control samples.
• Assist with internal audits and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conduct maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.

Skills

Fluent in Afrikaans

Quality control processes

Excel proficiency

General administration

Job description

Purpose of the role:

A laboratory quality assurance (QA) clerk is responsible for supporting quality control processes by performing administrative and technical tasks like preparing quality control materials, monitoring laboratory equipment, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with laboratory SOP's and regulatory standards. They are also responsible for tasks such as running quality control samples, logging daily data, managing inventory, and assisting with internal audits.

Key Responsibilities

Quality control support:

• Prepare internal quality control (IQC) materials according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Run routine IQC samples and external quality assurance (EQA) samples as per SOP's.
• Log daily information, such as room temperature and fridge temperatures.
• Identify IQC issues and report deviations to a supervisor.

Documentation and record-keeping:

• Complete and maintain logbooks and registers.
• Ensure all documentation and reports are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain an inventory of laboratory stock, reagents, and consumables.

Equipment maintenance and calibration:

• Assist with keeping laboratory instruments operational.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and check instrument performance.
• Report instrument breakdowns to the Lab Manager or TQM (Total Quality Management).

Compliance and adherence:

• Work in compliance with laboratory SOP's.
• Ensure laboratory practices align with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), safety, and hygiene protocols.
• Assist with internal audits and compliance to regulatory standards.

Administrative support:

• Attend to general quality-related queries.
• Assist with preparing laboratory reports when requested.
• Follow quality control procedures and take part in proficiency schemes.

Requirements

• Able to speak Afrikaans.
• SANAS experience (Laboratory).
• Experience with relevant paperwork, quality control, rincon performances, technical signatory, general admin, word, excel.
• Be able to work every second weekend.