Operator

SGS; Barberton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Barberton laboratory is seeking a capable analyst to perform routine analytical techniques within Sample Preparation and Fire Assay. You will handle weighing, drying, crushing, and fusion operations and ensure QA compliance.

The role requires at least 3 years in an analytical chemistry lab, strong accuracy, and willingness to rotate across departments. Overtime may be required, with a focus on safety and ISO17025/SANAS standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science.
• Minimum 3 years in analytical chemistry laboratory.
• Knowledge of measurement, preparation, fluxing, and fusing of samples is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receive samples with security guard and verify seal numbers against the waybill.
• Perform weighing, drying and crushing of samples as per client instructions.
• Weigh, flux, fuse and cupel in Fire Assay processes.
• Perform screening of samples and assist with QA checks.
• Report daily production figures to supervisor with explanations for variances.
• Maintain housekeeping and conform to QHSE policies; rotate across prep and fire assay.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory techniques

Quality systems awareness

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science

Tools

SLIMS

Laboratory instruments

Job description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

Perform routine analytical techniques related to the established Sample Preparation and Fire Assay procedures.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive samples with security guard and verify seal number on the trunks with those on the waybill and sign the waybill with the security guard.
• Perform sorting and boxing of samples when samples are received.
• Collect samples from Sample Receiving for weighing.
• Perform weighing, drying and crushing of samples as required by the client’s instructions for sample preparation.
• Perform splitting, pulverizing and boxing of samples in Sample Prep and do screen checks.
• Perform the screening of samples for PSA.
• Perform discarding of samples.
• Perform the weighing, fluxing, fusion and cupelling processes within Fire Assay.
• Discarding of samples to return to the client.
• Punctuality at all times.
• Ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to turn around time commitments.
• Report daily production figures to the shift/team leader and also bona fide explanations about targets not met and status of equipment/consumables.
• Follow immediate superior’s clear detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing the duties.
• Perform housekeeping to ensure that the work areas and surrounding environment is kept clean at all times.
• Comply and conform to the QHSE policy of the company.
• Must have the basic understanding of SLIMS.
• Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
• Assist with the maintenance of the laboratory instruments and apparatus.
• Must be willing to work overtime when necessary.
• Operators must be able to work in all departments of sample preparation and Fire Assay (rotation)
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Qualifications

Education

• Grade 12, with Mathematics and Science as subjects and/or proven years of laboratoryknowledge, skills, and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory
• Knowledge of measurement, preparation, fluxing, and fusing of samples would be an advantage.

Additional Information

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

• 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 take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified, or when nonconformity is identified.