Lab Technician

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

Job summary

A reputable consultancy is seeking a highly energetic Lab Technician/Technologist in Vereeniging. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and 2-3 years of experience, alongside a passion for quality and lab work. Responsibilities include performing lab analyses, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring product quality. Competitive salary with benefits is offered.

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 ISO9001:2015 is an added advantage.
• Age range: 22-25 years.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare samples using laboratory apparatus.
• Perform lab analyses as required for each operational phase.
• Compile and record testing and operational data.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment.
• Generate Certificates of Analysis for finished products.
• Help Production departments resolve nonconformities.
• Participate in quality program objectives.
• Perform computations and plot data.
• Communicate to report any non-conformities.
• Collect samples from production for comparisons.
• Act as a quality gatekeeper between Maintenance and Production.

Skills

Laboratory equipment handling

Analytical instrument operation

Attention to detail

Ethical standards

Education

Qualified chemical technician/technologist/metallurgist degree

Tools

XRF

XRD

Job description

SUMMARY

Seeking a highly energetic, robust, and vivacious Lab Technician / Techbologist. Qualified Chemical-, Metallurgy- or similar degree required. Understanding of ISO9001 : 2015 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 ISO9001 : 2015 is an added advantage
• Age range : 22 – 25 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.