Technician

To outline the responsibilities and authorities of the Technician and person weighing prills at SGS Northam Eland.

Responsibilities

• Log received samples into the SLIMS system using work orders from clients.
• Print sample labels.
• Ensure samples are sorted correctly before labeling and boxing.
• Follow all quality directives of the department.
• Weigh prills using a microbalance and record weights in SLIMS.
• Lock away prills in the safe at the end of the shift.
• Perform nickel sulphide leaches and other wet chemical techniques by following written procedures.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation such as LECO analyzers.
• Report technical and managerial problems to the Chemist.
• Adhere to all quality, health, and safety regulations.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in the receiving and microbalance areas.
• Comply with Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025).
• Record repairs, maintenance, calibration, and verification of instruments.
• Work in other areas/divisions as required.
• Follow all SGS management system quality and safety requirements.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the line manager.

Specific Authorities

• Cease use of any equipment that poses safety hazards or involves hazardous environments without proper knowledge and protection; report to higher authority.
• Stop work that may compromise service quality and report to higher authority.
• Initiate formal improvement requests when deviations, possible improvements, or nonconformities are identified.

Qualifications: Education

• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.
• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science.

Experience

• At least 3 years of laboratory experience.
• Competent in logging samples and working with CClas.
• Responsible handling of prills.
• Proficient in various wet chemical techniques.
• Experience with LIMS administration and operation.
• Experience in instrumentation data collection and reporting.
• Full understanding of the LIMS system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Additional Information

Remote Work: Employment Type to be specified.

Key Skills

Aeronautical, Healthcare, Attorney, Fitness, General Services, Account Management, Export Documentation.

Experience: Years of experience to be specified.

Vacancy: 1

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