Lab Technician

Jean Fowlds Consultancy; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the mining sector is seeking a highly energetic Lab Technician/Technologist in Gauteng. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have 2-3 years of experience. Responsibilities include preparing samples, performing lab analyses, and maintaining analytical instruments. This position offers a salary starting at R25K and includes benefits such as medical aid, pension fund, and profit share.

Benefits

Medical aid contribution

Pension/provident fund

13th cheque

Profit share

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in a similar field.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Knowledge of ISO is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Collect & prepare samples using laboratory apparatus and testing equipment.
• Perform lab analyses for operational phases.
• Compile and record testing and operational data.
• Assemble, operate, maintain, and calibrate testing equipment.
• Generate Certificates of Analysis for finished products.
• Help solve nonconformities in Production.
• Participate in quality program objectives.
• Perform computations and create graphs.
• Operate modern analytical instrumentation.
• Communicate non-conformities effectively.
• Collect and store production samples for comparisons.
• Act as a quality gatekeeper for processes.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Chemical, Metallurgy, or similar degree

Tools

Analytical instrumentation (XRF, XRD)

Job description

SUMMARY

Seeking a highly energetic, robust, and vivacious Lab Technician / Techbologist.

Qualified Chemical-, Metallurgy- or similar degree required.

Understanding of ISO

• added advantage.

POSITION INFO

A Lab Technician / Technologist opportunity has become available with my esteemed client in Vereeniging.

We are looking for young, energetic, and true go-getters.

Must have a passion for your industry and be willing to go the extra mile in getting the job done.

SALARY RANGE

R25 (6 x month probation) – thereafter R30K (and all benefits come into play.

BENEFITS :

Medical aid contribution; pension / provident fund; 13thcheque; Profit share.

Minimum qualifications and job requirements

Qualified chemical technician / technologist / metallurgist / Ceramicist or similar qualification (degree)

2-3 years' experience in a similar field

Valid Driver's license.

Knowledge and understanding of ISO

is an added advantage

Age range :

years of age.

Key responsibilities

• Collect & prepare samples using laboratory apparatus and testing equipment to determine the material characteristics.
• Perform lab analyses as required for each operational phase : drill core, mining, finished product, projects, and new product development work.
• Compile and record testing and operational data for review and further analysis.
• Where applicable, assemble, operate, maintain, and calibrate field and laboratory testing and measuring equipment.
• Generate Certificates (Specification sheets) of Analysis for finished products where applicable.
• Help Production departments to identify & resolve nonconformities.
• Participate in quality program objectives and the resolution of quality issues.
• Perform computations, plot data, draw curves, graphs, and charts.
• Operate modern analytical instrumentations (XRF, XRD, etc.).
• Effectively communicate to the team to report any non-conformities picked up at the lab.
• Collect samples from production & store them for future comparisons.
• Acts as a quality gatekeeper between Maintenance and Production to ensure all processes are properly followed and materials are manufactured to defined requirements.

Key strengths & abilities

• Highly ethical standards of work and personal conduct.
• Thorough, accurate & high attention to detail.
• Total commitment to product quality.
• Ability to work without supervision & driven to continuously improve.