SLIMS Administrator

SGS; Orkney; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Testing, Inspection, and Certification company is seeking an experienced candidate for an administrative role. The ideal applicant will have a strong background in laboratory processes and the ability to manage daily administrative tasks using the Laboratory Information Management System (SLIMS). Responsibilities include data management, validation of jobs, and reporting results. Candidates should possess at least 3 years of administrative experience, a Grade 12 education with Mathematics and Science, and supervisory experience in a laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an analytical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily administrative duties on the Laboratory Information Management System (SLIMS).
• Collect and record analytical results for monthly tally.
• Validate jobs on SLIMS and forward job sheets.

Skills

Computer literate (Microsoft office)

Good communication skills

Integrity

Punctuality

Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System

Excellent problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Data entry on SLIMS

English proficiency

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science

Laboratory background

Job 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.

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform daily administrative duties on the Laboratory Information Management System(SLIMS)

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect all analysis worksheets for analysts daily and records all analytical results on prescribed report sheet and number of typing of analyses done on the monthly tally sheet and computers the progressive total for month to date. Must be conversant with recording methods and personal computer procedures.
• Perform sample reception and create Job Sheets on SLIMS.
• Validate jobs on SLIMS and forward job sheets to technical signatories for reporting or to the Quality Coordinator when QC material failed.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirement of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or enter 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.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum of 3 years of Administrative experience
• Grade 12, with Mathematics and Science
• Laboratory background would be an advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a relevant discipline/analytical laboratory.
• Supervisory experience
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Computer literate(Microsoft office)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Integrity
• Punctuality
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System
• Work well under pressure
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Must be flexible
• Knowledge of entering data on the SLIMS
• Speak, write and understand English

Additional Information

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