Lab Technician

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

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a highly energetic Lab Technician/Technologist in Vereeniging. This role requires a qualified candidate with a Chemical, Metallurgy, or similar degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include collecting samples, performing lab analyses, and ensuring product quality. The position offers a starting salary of R25K during a probation period, increasing to R30K thereafter, along with benefits including medical aid and pension contributions.

Benefits

Medical aid contribution

Pension/provident fund

13th cheque

Profit share

Qualifications

• Qualified chemical technician/technologist/metallurgist required.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar field required.
• Knowledge of ISO9001:2015 is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare samples using lab apparatus.
• Perform lab analyses for operational phases.
• Compile and record testing and operational data.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment.
• Generate Certificates of Analysis for products.
• Assist Production to resolve nonconformities.
• Participate in quality program objectives.
• Operate analytical instruments like XRF and XRD.
• Report non-conformities identified at the lab.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commitment to quality

Ability to work without supervision

Education

Chemical, Metallurgy or similar degree

Tools

XRF

XRD

Job description

SUMMARY

Seeking a highly energetic, robust, and vivacious Lab Technician/Technologist. 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; 13th cheque; 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.