Sampling Team Leader

ALS; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking aSampling Supervisor to oversee the sampling staff and operations at the Durban site. You will ensure adherence to QC standards, maintain training records, and coordinate shift patterns to meet daily targets.

You should have at least 2 years in a sampling environment, strong English communication, and be computer literate. Drivers licence is essential. This role focuses on quality, safety, and efficient sample preparation.

Qualifications

• Matric – National Senior Certificate (Higher Certificate) is required.
• Must be computer literate.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all sampling practices, tasks and methodologies.
• Ensure timely sample preparation to meet daily turn-around times.
• Maintain training records and ensure SOPs are followed.
• Carry out calibration/verification checks on apparatus as required.
• Assist in maintenance, calibration and training documentation up to date.
• Organise and coordinate shifts for the sampling team.

Skills

Sampling experience

Communication

Multitasking

English proficiency

Confidentiality

Organised

Computer literacy

Education

Matric (NSC)

Drivers Licence

Tools

None

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

Objectives

To ensure the smooth running of the sample preparation department and to oversee the sampling staff and operational requirements. Responsible for the supervision of all sampling related practices, tasks, methodologies, administration, quality control and HSE of the site.

Qualifications

Essential

• Matric – National Senior Certificate (Higher Certificate)
• Drivers Licence

Skills, Competencies And Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a sampling environment or similar position.
• Ability to anticipate needs and must be responsive to enquiries.
• Ability to investigate, resolve and respond to queries.
• Ability to multitask and meet challenging deadlines.
• Able to communicate at all levels within the organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is a mandatory requirement.
• Interact and communicate in a respectful manner taking into consideration the diverse cultures.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity.
• Must be computer literate.
• Organised and flexible.
• Sound knowledge of sampling and preparation techniques.

Position Duties

• Assist in maintaining employee training records up to date.
• Ensure compliance with QC standards that have been implemented when sampling.
• Ensure all documentation related to maintenance, calibration and training are up to date.
• Ensure approved SOP’s are used to provide continuous quality service to clients.
• Supervise all sampling related practices, tasks and methodologies.
• Ensuring accurate and timely sample preparation to achieve turn-around times (TAT) daily.
• Assist in method development and implementing new procedures.
• Carry out any other task as instructed by the Site Manager.
• Carry out calibration / verification checks on apparatus as required.
• Deal with disciplinary issues.
• Ensure all required sampling preparation reports are completed daily and up to date.
• Ensure that all documentation related to maintenance, calibration and training are up to date and available.
• Ensure that all orders for the necessary supplies are ordered timeously.
• Ensure that root-cause investigations are properly conducted for corrective actions and solutions are effective.
• House-keeping and proper handling of samples and related consumables and equipment.
• Knowledgeable in sampling operations and assist with queries and troubleshooting.
• Monitor and review sample prep QC results daily and make necessary adjustments to equipment settings or institute other appropriate corrective and preventative measures.
• Organize and coordinate shifts.
• Responsible for organising sample storage and sample retention.
• Responsible for sample logging.
• Train and supervision of all employees.
• Travel to other sites if required.
• Any other duties/tasks as assigned by the Site Manager.

Occupational Health & Safety

• Practice the ALS Health and Safety Foundation Standards
• Practice the ALS Health and Safety Foundation Standards
• Practice the ALS company core values
• Comply with the ALS company policies and procedures
• Always abide by local legislative requirements
• Ensure a health & safety (HSE) culture, policies and procedures are promoted, communicated, and implemented effectively.

Quality Assurance

• Always follow all ALS Quality System Procedures.
• Always abide by local legislative requirements.
• Compliance to the ALS Quality Management System
• Prepare, conduct, and ensure compliance with internal as well as external audits.
• Ensure that the quality of analytical data produced meets the ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17025:2017 standard and are maintained at a level that meets or exceeds company and market acceptable standards.

Authorities

• Review and authorise the routine records of sample preparation.
• Review and authorise the sample preparation paperwork before submitting for reporting.
• Review Calibration Certificates of equipment, received from the outside calibration laboratory.
• Review records of employees’ competence, skills, etc.
• Stop an activity, if any non-conformity found related to testing, accommodation and / or environment.
• Take corrective actions identified based on analysis, related to the complaint or results of testing.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.