Laboratory Analyst - Soil and Leaf

SGS; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Testing, Inspection, and Certification company is seeking a laboratory technician to analyze samples and ensure quality standards are maintained. This role involves routine testing, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration within a team to support laboratory operations. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant laboratory experience required.
• Ability to perform tests and follow safety protocols is essential.
• Experience with quality control practices is important.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tests and ensure quality control standards are met.
• Maintain safety regulations and operational protocols in the lab.
• Report and document analytical results accurately.

Skills

Systematic

Thorough

Attention to detail

Accurate

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure samples are processed and analyzed according to established methods and procedures in support of the quality and management systems.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Performing tests

• Performing routine tests on samples according to standard methods and procedures.
• Performing tests on all quality control samples according to standard methods and procedures.
  • Accurately record results on QC charts and designated worksheets where required
  • Evaluate results and report any deviations from quality control norms immediately
• Assist in sections when in if so communicated doing task and analysis you have been declared competent for – duties with regards to accredited analysis must receive priority over non-accredited work.
• Operate instruments/equipment according to specified procedures.
  • Maintain logbooks and worksheets indicating maintenance, working conditions and quality control measures
  • Ensure good laboratory practices are followed – do not mess on any apparatus or instrument and if it should happen, clean up spills immediately before continuing.
  • Always adhere to the required safety regulations and protocols and wear the necessary protective clothing.
• Awareness of the dangers of chemicals used through the study of MSDS
• Adhere to competency training program.
• Keep workplace and equipment neat and tidy.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Planning of tests and evaluation of results

• Plan activities according to the sample volume and quantities received.
• Monitor and control stock levels of required chemicals and consumables.
• Adhere to sample turn-around timeframes.
• Evaluate results against quality control sample results.

Reporting opinions and interpretations

• Report all results on appropriate and designated worksheets.
• Calculation and record keeping/distribution of all analytical results.

Method modification and development and validation of new methods

• Perform analysis and report results required for method and instrument validation.
• Report shortcomings and deviations and perform communicated actions to implement and improve new and existing methods and procedures.

Quality System

• Perform Health and Safety inspections in designated areas.
• Report deviations and communicate instructions to improve and maintain the quality system.
• Statistical calculation and record keeping of all control and reference sample results.

Managerial Duties

• Support operations and contribute to a positive staff moral in section.

Qualifications

Education

• Grade 12

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years relevant laboratory experience

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Systematic
• Thorough
• Attention to detail
• Accurate
• Teamwork