Junior Laboratory Technician

SGS; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and inspection firm is seeking a Junior Laboratory Technician in Durban, South Africa. In this role, you will conduct analytical tests on Chemical, Petroleum, Agricultural, and food products to ensure compliance with client specifications. A National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry and a minimum of 2 years of testing experience in the petroleum or chemical industry are required. Join a global leader in quality and integrity, and contribute to safe and effective testing practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum academic qualification is 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 and calibrate analytical equipment.
• Report test results under supervision.

Skills

Analytical testing

Calibration of equipment

Attention to detail

Report writing

Education

National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

The Junior Laboratory Technician shall be responsible for performing analytical tests on Chemical, Petroleum, Agricultural and other food related products to determine whether a product conforms 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.
• Ensure that all analytical equipment is calibrated before use.
• 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.
• Report immediately any deficiencies and malfunctions to the Laboratory Manager.
• Report immediately any non-conformances to the Laboratory Manager.
• Rectify non-conformances through corrective/preventive actions.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the 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.