Junior Technician - XRF

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Technician in XRF to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll be responsible for evaluating and validating XRF data, writing reports, and managing laboratory documentation. You'll also provide training to operators and ensure that all quality and safety standards are met. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading global organization dedicated to quality and integrity in testing and certification. If you have a passion for analytical chemistry and laboratory operations, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years laboratory experience required.
• Must be competent in XRF data evaluation and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Record and validate all XRF data.
• Supervise analysis and reporting of results.
• Ensure adherence to quality and safety requirements.

Skills

XRF data evaluation

Report writing

Training provision

Troubleshooting

Good Laboratory Practice

Education

National Diploma Analytical Chemistry

BSc Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

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:

1. Must be able to record, evaluate and validate all XRF data.
2. Must be conversant with report writing.
3. Responsible for all daily document requirements and the distribution to the different departments.
4. Responsible for the monthly time sheet accounting.
5. Routinely provide training to operators.
6. Completes tasks within the allocated time and plans work for operators to ensure that overall service goals of the laboratory are met.
7. Responsibility to perform routine and non-routine Analytical operation on XRF Spectrometers if and as required.
8. Responsible for the supervision of all analysis and reporting of results.
9. Responsibility to ensure turnaround time is adhered to at all times, for work specified in regard to XRF analysis.
10. Responsibility to draw up weekly status & production report with regard to internal analysis concerning the laboratory.
11. Responsibility, under the guidance of Section Manager, to validate any new methods or modifications made for XRF analysis.
12. Competent in the use of the LIMS.
13. Must be able to do troubleshooting on instruments and methods used.
14. Must know how to verify calibration standards, quality control standards, and Certified Reference Materials (CRMs).
15. Managing Good Laboratory Practice.
16. Must be able to help with the preparation of SANAS audits.
17. Managing laboratory documentation.
18. Responsibility to bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the Section Manager.
19. Responsibility to ensure housekeeping in the XRF area is kept up to standard.
20. Responsibility to record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration, and verification of instruments performed.
21. Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
22. 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