Laboratory Technician

Afrox; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gas and welding products company in Germiston is seeking a Laboratory Technician. Responsibilities include analyzing industrial and medical gases, performing instrument maintenance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate holds a BSc in Chemistry or a related field and has at least one year of relevant experience. This position offers growth opportunities within the organization.

Qualifications

• Possess a relevant qualification in chemistry or related science.
• Minimum one year experience in a lab setting.
• Commitment to work according to industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis of industrial and medical gases.
• Perform routine calibration and maintenance of analytical instruments.
• Report analytical results accurately.

Skills

BSc Chemistry or Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

1 years’ experience in laboratory environments

Familiarity with Labware LIMS

Knowledge of GMP and ISO 17025

Willingness to work overtime

Education

BSc Chemistry or Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Afrox, a Linde company

Laboratory Technician

Germiston, GP, South Africa | req25841

What You Will Enjoy Doing

• As a Laboratory Technician, you form part of a strong team contributing to the delivery on time of gases for all sectors internal and external customers
• Analysis of all industrial gases which includes Pures, mixtures & liquid Nitrogen, Argon & Carbon Dioxide
• You conduct analysis of all medical gases which includes Pures, mixtures & liquid Nitrous Oxide
• Analysis of all special gases which includes Helium, made to order and made to stock mixtures
• Reporting of analytical results on LIMS forms part of your responsibilities
• Furthermore, you perform routine calibration and maintenance of analytical Instruments

What Makes You Great

• You possess a BSc Chemistry or a Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related applied science qualification could be achieved by you
• You will have at least 1 years’ experience and one year experience in Labware Lims
• You work in accordance with GMP and ISO 17025
• A strong willingness to work overtime as and when required

Why you will love working with us

Afrox is a market leader in gases and welding products and part of Linde. Integrity, compliance and ethics are driving forces behind our dealings with customers. Afrox employees take pride in what they do and turn every challenge into an opportunity.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

Have we inspired you? Lets talk about it

We are looking forward to receiving your complete application via our online job market.

Application closing date: 24th October 2025

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