Technician

SGS; Orkney; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global testing and certification company in Orkney is seeking a Technician responsible for recording and validating instrumentation data. The role requires operational experience and proficiency in LIMS, ensuring compliance with quality and safety regulations in a laboratory environment. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a Matriculation with Mathematics and Science.

Qualifications

• Operational experience in a SANAS 17025 accredited facility.
• Experience in instrumentation, data collection, and reporting.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Record, evaluate and validate instrumentation data for specific jobs.
• Perform routine and non-routine analytical operations on specific instrumentation.
• Assist in validating new methods under senior staff guidance.

Skills

Data collection

Instrument troubleshooting

Quality control knowledge

Good Laboratory Practice

Education

Matriculation with Mathematics and Science

Tools

LIMS

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

To outline the responsibilities and authorities the Technician has in relation to post requirements of managerial, technical and key support personnel.

1. Must be able to record, evaluate and validate instrumentation data (LECO, ICP, XRF, AAS & Wet Chem) for specific jobs.
2. Complete tasks within the allocated time and plan work for operators to meet overall service goals of the laboratory.
3. Perform routine and non-routine analytical operations on specific instrumentation (LECO, ICP, XRF, AAS & Wet Chem) as required.
4. Ensure turnaround times are adhered to for instrumentation analysis.
5. Perform all analysis as assigned.
6. Assist in validating new methods or modifications under the guidance of senior instrumentation staff.
7. Report technical and managerial problems to senior staff.
8. Follow quality protocols for accreditation of chemical analysis instrumentation.
9. Adhere to all quality, health, and safety regulations.
10. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
11. Comply with Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025).
12. Record repairs, maintenance, calibration, and verification of instruments.
13. Use correct consumables and chemicals for analysis.
14. Work in other laboratory areas or divisions as needed.
15. Follow all SGS management system quality and safety requirements.
16. Perform other tasks as assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications

Education

• Matriculation with Mathematics and Science.

Experience

• Operational experience in a SANAS 17025 accredited facility.
• LIMS administration and operation.
• Experience in instrumentation, data collection, and reporting.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.

Competencies

• Proficient in the use of LIMS.
• Ability to troubleshoot instruments and methods.
• Knowledge of calibration standards, quality control, verification, and CRM’s.
• Managing Good Laboratory Practice.
• Assist with SANAS audits and laboratory documentation.