Laboratory Technician

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.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Laboratory Technician shall be responsible for performing analytical tests on Chemical, Petroleum, Agricultural and other food related products. This is to determine whether a product conforms/does not conform to Client’s specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform analysis using approved and valid test methods e.g. ASTM, IP, AOCS, BP etc.
• All analysis to be performed with the highest level of accuracy and precision.
• To ensure that all analytical Equipment to be calibrated before use.
• To ensure that all analytical solutions and reagents are standardized before use.
• Maintain a calibration schedule for all analytical equipment.
• Label all analytical equipment with unique identification numbers and calibration status.
• Record calibration data accurately and in the correct documentation for traceability purposes.
• Maintain records of all raw data and calculations for traceability purposes.
• Ensure that all reference materials are valid and traceable to an approved Supplier.
• To report immediately any deficiencies and malfunctions to the Laboratory Supervisor.
• To report immediately any non-conformances to the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Rectify non conformances through corrective/preventative actions.
• Adhere to all quality, health, safety and environmental requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
• To work overtime when requested

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

• Authorized to issue and sign test reports.
• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to 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.
• Actively apply SLIMS training knowledge during daily testing routines, and sample registration on occasions.

Education

• Minimum academic qualification is National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 2 years testing experience in Petroleum / Chemical related industry. Subject to Managements discretion.

Competencies

• Computer Literate
• SLIMS
• CBT