Senior Laboratory Assistant

SGS; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company seeks a skilled individual to perform Fire Assay procedures in a dynamic laboratory environment. Responsibilities include accurate execution of assays, maintaining quality standards, and reporting production figures. The ideal candidate will possess a Matric, relevant experience of at least 2 years, and strong communication skills in English. Willingness to adapt to shift patterns and work flexibly is essential. This role is critical in ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with quality management systems.

Qualifications

• Matric literacy and numeracy skills required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant field.
• Relevant qualifications will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform weighing, fluxing, fusion, cupellation, and dissolution as per Competence Modules.
• Ensure customer requirements are met regarding turnaround time.
• Report daily production figures to Team Leader/Supervisor.
• Investigate irregularities/non-conformances in the Fire Assay process.
• Assist in co-ordinating the production team and maintaining instruments.
• Stand in for Team Leader during absence.

Skills

Follow and understand instructions

Fluent English communication

Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management system

Teamwork

24/7 shift patterns adaptability

Systematic work and workflow traceability

Education

Matric

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and interconnected world.

Job Description

• Perform the (weighing, fluxing, fusion, cupelling and dissolution of prills) exactly as per relevant Competence Modules set (Weighing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fluxing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fusion, Cupellation, Digestion of Ag and Pd prills)
• Punctuality at all times.
• Ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to the turnaround time commitments. Report daily production figures to Team Leader/Supervisor, and also bona fide explanations for targets not met.
• Assist in the investigation of any irregularities/non conformances within the Fire Assay process including the Improvement Requests and Client’s Complaints.
• Follow Team Leaders/Supervisors clear detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing the duties.
• Must have the basic understanding of the LIMS system.
• Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
• Assist with the profiling of jobs scheduled for the day, night & weekend shifts.
• Assist with the maintenance of the laboratory instruments and apparatus.
• Must be willing to work overtime/flexible hours when necessary.
• Assist in the co-ordination and supervising of the production team.
• Assist in the completion of Production report.
• Assist in ensuring that required stock levels for Laboratory are maintained.
• Assist in the monthly stock counts within the department.
• Standing in for Team Leader during his absence when required due to meetings, trainings, sick leave & annual leave.
• Adhere to all quality requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Qualifications

Education

• Matric
• Relevant qualifications will be an advantage.

Experience

• Relevant qualifications.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience

Competencies

• Ability to strictly follow and understand instructions
• Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) fluently in the English language
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management system
• Matric literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to work well in a team situation towards achieving common departmental goals
• Ability to work 24/7 shift patterns
• Ability to work at multiple work stations when required
• Ability to work systematically at all and maintain work and workflow traceability at all times