Technician

SGS; Brits; On-site; ZAR 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company recognized for its commitment to quality and integrity. This role involves meticulous laboratory work, including logging samples, performing wet chemical techniques, and operating advanced laboratory instruments. You will be part of a dedicated team ensuring compliance with quality management systems and safety regulations. If you have a passion for analytical chemistry and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 3 years of laboratory experience with a focus on prills.
• Competent in logging samples and using LIMS.

Responsibilities

• Log received samples and print labels accurately.
• Perform nickel sulphide leaches and operate laboratory instruments.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Wet chemical techniques

LIMS administration

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science

Tools

LECO analysers

Microsoft Office

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 more interconnected world.

Job Description

• Responsibility to log received samples into the SLIMS using work orders from the client.
• Responsibility to print sample labels.
• Responsibilities to ensure samples are sorted correctly before labeling and boxing the samples.
• Responsibility to follow all quality directives of this Department.
• Responsibility to weigh prills using a micro-balance and recording the weights in the SLIMS.
• Responsible to lock the prills away in the safe at the end of the shift.
• Responsible to perform nickel sulphide leaches and / or other similar Wet Chemical techniques by accurately following the written procedures.
• Responsible for operation of laboratory instrumentation such as LECO analysers
• Responsibility to bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the Chemist.
• Responsibility to adhere to all quality, health and safety rules and regulations.
• Responsibility to ensure that the housekeeping in the receiving area as well as the micro-balance room is in order.
• Complies and conforms to Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025).
• Responsibility to record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments.
• Responsibility to work in other areas and/or Divisions if asked to do so.
• 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
• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
• Grade 12, with Mathematics and Science
• Experience
• 3 years laboratory experience
• Competent in logging of samples and working with CClas.
• A responsible person to work with prills.
• Able to perform various wet chemical techniques
• Lims administration and operation
• Experience in instrumentation, data collection and reporting
• Competencies
• Must have full understanding of the LIMS system
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Works well under pressure
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail