Junior Technician - XRF

SGS; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 250 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing, inspection, and certification company in South Africa is seeking a Junior Technician specializing in XRF analysis. The successful candidate will be responsible for recording and validating XRF data, conducting routine and non-routine analytical operations, and managing laboratory documentation. Applicants should possess a National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or a BSc in Chemistry, along with 5 years of laboratory experience. Strong computer skills and a background in LIMS operation are essential. This role offers a chance to work in a prestigious environment focused on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be able to record, evaluate and validate all XRF data.
• Competent in the use of the LIMS.
• Must be able to troubleshoot instruments and methods used.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising all analysis and reporting of results.
• Ensure turnaround time for XRF analysis is adhered to.
• Manage laboratory documentation and housekeeping.

Skills

Record and evaluate XRF data

Report writing

LIMS operation

Troubleshooting instruments

Computer literacy

Education

National Diploma Analytical Chemistry/BSc Chemistry

5 Years laboratory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

XRF Spectrometers

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 the Junior Technician in XRF has in relation to post requirements of managerial, technical and key support personnel

• Must be able to record, evaluate and validate all XRF data
• Must be conversant with report writing.
• Responsible for all daily document requirements and the distribution to the different departments.
• Responsible for the monthly time sheet accounting.
• Routinely provide training to operators.
• Completes tasks within the allocated time and plans work for operators to ensure that overall
• Service goals of the laboratory are met.
• Responsibility to performs routine and non-routine Analytical operation on XRF Spectrometers analysers if and as required.
• Responsible for the supervision of all analysis and reporting of results.
• Responsibility to ensure turnaround time is adhered to at all times, for work specified in regard to XRF analysis.
• Responsibility to draw up weekly status & production report with regard to internal analysis concerning the
• Responsibility, under the guidance of Section Manager, to validate any new methods or modifications made for XRF analysis
• Competent in the use of the LIMS.
• Must be able to do troubleshooting on instrument and methods used.
• Must know how to verify calibration standards / quality control standards / verification
• Standards and Certified Reference Materials (CRM’s).
• Managing Good Laboratory Practice.
• Must be able to help with the preparation of SANAS audits.
• Managing laboratory documentation.
• Responsibility to bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the Section Manager.
• Responsibility to ensure housekeeping in the XRF area is kept up to
• standard.
• Responsibility to record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of
• instruments performed.
• 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

• National Diploma Analytical Chemistry/BSc Chemistry
• 5 Years laboratory experience

Experience

• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Operational experience in a SANAS 17025 accredited facility
• LIMS administration and operation
• Experience in instrumentation, data collection and reporting