Laboratory Operator (Process Controller)

Minopex; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory service provider seeks a Laboratory Technician to ensure the accurate sample preparation and testing at Gambserg Quality Laboratory Services. The ideal candidate should have at least a Matric qualification with Maths and Science and be skilled in laboratory practices. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety standards, preparing samples for analysis, and maintaining equipment integrity. Attention to detail, teamwork, and proficiency in computer skills are critical for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in sample preparation in a laboratory.
• Knowledge of basic sample preparation concepts.
• Experience in a Robotic Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety responsibilities.
• Conduct visual inspections for workplace safety.
• Perform routine sample preparation and logging.

Skills

Attention to detail

Planning and organizing

Team player

Computer literacy

Time management

Education

Matric (Grade 12) with Maths and Science

Equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4

Job description

Introduction
This position will be based at Gambserg Quality Laboratory Services (QLS), in Aggeneys, Northern Cape.

Description
The main purpose of this position is to ensure that samples are received, and numerous tasks are performed on the samples according to customer requirements. These tests are performed to the required degree of accuracy and precision. It is required to ensure the smooth flow of preparation and analysis of samples that samples are analysed and reported within the various time constraints.

Qualification Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) (with Maths and Science) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4
• Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1 would be advantageous.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Experience in sample preparation in a laboratory will be advantageous
• Knowledge of the basic concepts of sample preparation, e.g. contamination, representative sample and integrity of a sample
• Experience in a Robotic Laboratory will be advantageous.
• Attention to detail, planning and organising and being a team player.
• Computer literate
• English language proficiency
• Time management

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Quality Laboratory Services Health and Safety responsibilities, legal and operational requirements
• Identify hazards and risk while performing daily tasks and take preventative measures
• Comply with provided systems, practices, methods, standards, and procedures of the job
• Conduct visual inspections of the work area to ensure workplace safety and good housekeeping of the general work area, sample preparation, robotic area and equipment.
• Perform routine sampling or collection of samples in operational areas and ensure that samples are logged. (registered)
• Perform routine sample preparation. (crushing, pulverizing, filtering, rolling, splitting and drying)
• Perform sieve sizing analyses on samples as part of sample preparation
• Controls the equipment in the Robot circle
• Inspection and first line fault finding of sampling equipment
• Daily inspection, cleaning and unblocking of sampling equipment and spillages caused by sampling equipment
• Completing sample checklists and logging of samples on the system
• Marking and labelling of sample tags and sample containers
• Storing of samples according to specifications and colour codes
• Perform all sample preparation as per Safe Work instructions to ensure accurate results to the Client and stakeholders
• Ensures all checks are done, i.e. balance verifications, crusher verifications, test sieve verifications and daily equipment checklists
• Adhere to quality requirements, verifications, calibrations and certifications of equipment
• Ensure that all non-conforming work is reported to the Laboratory/Quality Supervisor
• Ensure adherence to ISO and legislative standards / requirements
• Ensures all data are sent trough to LIMS and captured correctly (if applicable)
• Required to interpret the results and make decisions accordingly. Specific skills are needed to interpret the functioning of the instruments and the analyses of samples in terms of accuracy
• Responsible to log incidents regarding re-works and verification samples
• Working 12 hours Shifts.