Technician - Brits

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to join their team. This role involves logging samples, performing wet chemical techniques, and ensuring compliance with quality management systems. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry and at least three years of laboratory experience. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, working collaboratively to maintain high standards of quality and safety. If you're detail-oriented and possess strong problem-solving skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years of laboratory experience with a focus on sample logging.
• Competent in wet chemical techniques and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Log received samples and ensure proper sorting before labeling.
• Perform nickel sulphide leaches and adhere to quality directives.

Skills

Laboratory Quality Management System

Wet Chemical Techniques

Data Collection and Reporting

Sample Logging

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science

Tools

LIMS System

CCLAS

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 89,000 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.
• 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.
• Responsible to perform nickel sulphide leaches and / or other similar Wet Chemical techniques by accurately following the written procedures.
• 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.
• Able to perform various wet chemical techniques.
• 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