Junior Technician: ICP/MS

SGS; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company in South Africa seeks a Junior Technician for its laboratory. Responsibilities include logging samples into the system, operating laboratory instruments, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates must have a BSc or equivalent in Analytical Chemistry and at least 3 years of relevant laboratory experience. Join a team focused on delivering high-quality services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory.
• Ability to perform various chemical techniques.
• Fully acquainted with the SLIMS system for administration & operation.

Responsibilities

• Log received samples into the SLIMS using work orders from the client.
• Print sample labels and ensure samples are sorted correctly before labeling.
• Responsible for operation of laboratory instrumentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Laboratory techniques

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Knowledge of SLIMS system

Education

BSc, BTech or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

Grade 12 / Matric or N3 with Mathematics and Science

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 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

To outline the responsibilities and authorities of the Junior Technician in relation to post requirements at SGS Randfontein Laboratory.

• Responsibility to log received samples into the SLIMS using work orders from the client.
• Responsibility to print sample labels.
• Responsibilities to ensure samples are sorted correctly before labeling and boxing the samples.
• Responsibility to follow all quality directives of this Department.
• Responsible for operation of laboratory instrumentation.
• Responsibility to bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the Chemist.
• Responsibility to adhere to all quality, health and safety rules and regulations.
• Responsibility to ensure that the housekeeping in the receiving area as well as the micro-balance room is in order.
• Complies and conforms to Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025).
• Must be able to help with the preparation of SANAS audits.
• Responsibility to record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments.Responsibility to work in other areas and/or Divisions if asked to do so.
• Participate and form part of Operational Integrity projects and campaigns.
• Apply Check status process and use the Stop Work Authority whenever the control of risks is not clearly established and understood.
• 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

• BSc, BTech or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through – Recognition of Prior Learning.
• Grade 12 / Matric or N3 with Mathematics and Science as subjects.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory.
• Able to perform various chemical techniques.
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office).
• Experience in instrumentation, data collection and reporting.
• Fully acquainted with the SLIMS system (administration & operation).