Lab Technician

Boardroom Appointments; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm seeks candidates for a laboratory technician role in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. Responsibilities include performing chemical analyses, maintaining laboratory equipment, and producing technical reports. Candidates should possess a National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry and familiarity with automotive standards. Two years of experience in a relevant field is preferred. This role is essential for quality assurance within the automotive sector, with a focus on maintaining high standards for materials testing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001 and IATF16949.
• 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 per lab procedures.
• Testing and evaluation of raw materials and automotive batteries.
• Write daily and monthly technical reports.

Skills

Chemical and physical analysis

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Sample collection and testing

Knowledge of ASTM and SABS standards

Technical report writing

Education

National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

BSc Degree in Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Qualifications

• 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.