Lab Technician

Boardroom Appointments; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an analytical chemist with a strong background in chemical and physical analysis. The role involves testing materials, maintaining lab equipment, and collecting samples for NMU testing, with emphasis on lead alloys and battery materials.

The ideal candidate should have a National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or a BSc in Analytical Chemistry, plus at least 2 years in an automotive lab environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant diploma in analytical chemistry is required.
• Knowledge of ISO9001/ISO14001 and IATF16949 preferred.
• BSc in Analytical Chemistry advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years' automotive lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry chemical and physical analysis of materials.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Collect samples for testing as per lab procedures and work instructions.
• Test and evaluate lead and lead alloys by wet chemical methods, instrument techniques and physical testing.
• Test and evaluate water, incoming and diluted acid from the Plant.
• Test and evaluate raw materials (e.g., paste additive, paper, label separator, flux chemicals).
• Requalification of products testing as per customer requirements.
• Analyze failure modes on test cells and batteries; interpret reports.

Skills

ISO9001 familiarity

ISO14001 familiarity

IATF16949 familiarity

Education

National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

BSc Degree in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

ICP

Spectrometer

Job description

• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
• Familiar with ISO9001, ISO14001 and IATF16949
• BSc Degree in Analytical Chemistry (Advantageous)
• 2 years working in the Automotive environment.

Responsibilities:

• Carry chemical and physical analysis of materials.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Collection of samples for testing as laid out in the lab procedures and work instruction.
• Daily sample collection and preparation for NMU.
• Testing and evaluation of lead and lead alloys by wet chemical methods, instrument techniques and physical testing as prescribed in the procedure.
• Testing and evaluation of water, incoming and diluted acid from the Plant.
• Testing and evaluation of raw materials, such as paste additive, paper, label separator and flux chemicals.
• Requalification of products testing as per customer requirement.
• Testing and evaluation of automotive batteries for performance requirements to lay down standards such as SABS, customer requirements and local requirements.
• Ability to work on ICP and Spectrometer.
• Analysis of failure modes on test cells and batteries.
• Analyse and interpret technical reports.
• Write daily and monthly technical reports and interpret results.
• Keep accurate records and maintain up-to-date documentation.
• Develop test methods and train staff.
• Able to perform tensile testing and cyclic voltammetry / EIS testing on the physical lab
• Establish standard chemical solutions.
• Maintaining cleanliness, workability, and safety of the working area, tools, instruments, apparatus and equipment used.
• Liaison with manufacturing personnel, supervisors, process engineers and product engineers.