Laboratory Technician

SGS; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS, located in Cape Town, is hiring for a laboratory role involving the analysis and testing of samples. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education and a minimum of 3 years relevant lab experience.

The position requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a thorough understanding of health and safety regulations. Responsibilities include performing routine tests, monitoring chemical stock levels, and completing designated reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant laboratory experience.
• Ability to plan activities according to sample volume.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tests on samples according to standard methods and procedures.
• Monitor and control stock levels of required chemicals and consumables.
• Report all results on appropriate and designated worksheets.
• Support operations and contribute to a positive staff morale in section.

Skills

Systematic

Thorough

Attention to detail

Accurate

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12

Job description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

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

Performing tests

• Perform routine tests on samples according to standard methods and procedures.
• Perform 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, evaluation and record keeping of all control and reference sample results.

Managerial Duties

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

Education

• Grade 12.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years relevant laboratory experience.

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

Specific authority

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or enter hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.