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Job summary
A testing and inspection company in Orkney is looking for a laboratory operator. The role involves performing sample preparation and fire assays, ensuring high-quality standards, and maintaining a clean workspace. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education with Mathematics and Science, plus at least 3 years of experience in a laboratory. Strong integrity and punctuality are essential. The position may require flexibility with working hours.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a laboratory environment.
- Previous knowledge of measurement, preparation, fluxing and fusing of samples is advantageous.
- Full knowledge of Sample preparation and Fire Assay procedures.
- Speak, write and understand English.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine analytical techniques related to sample preparation and fire assay.
- Ensure customer requirements for turnaround time are met.
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas.
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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.
Perform routine analytical techniques related to the established Sample Preparation and Fire Assay procedures.
- Receive samples with security guard and verify seal number on the trunks with those on the Way Bill and sign the waybill with the security guard.
- Perform sorting and boxing of samples when samples are received.
- Collect samples from Sample Receiving for weighing.
- Perform weighing, drying and crushing of samples as required by the client’s instructions for sample preparation.
- Perform splitting, pulverizing and boxing of samples in Sample Prep and do screen checks.
- Perform the screening of samples for PSA.
- Perform discarding of samples.
- Perform the weighing, fluxing, fusion and cupelling processes within Fire Assay.
- Discarding of samples to return to the client.
- Punctuality at all times.
- Ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to turn around time commitments. Report daily production figures to the shift/team leader and also bona fide explanations about targets not met and status of equipment/consumables.
- Follow immediate superior’s clear detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing the duties.
- Perform housekeeping to ensure that the work areas and surrounding environment is kept clean at all times.
- Comply and conform to the QHSE policy of the company.
- Must have the basic understanding of SLIMS.
- Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
- Assist with the maintenance of the laboratory instruments and apparatus.
- Must be willing to work overtime when necessary.
- Operators must be able to work in all departments of sample preparation and Fire Assay (rotation)
- Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
Education
- Grade 12, with Mathematics and Science
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a laboratory environment.
- Previous knowledge of measurement, preparation, fluxing and fusing of samples would be an advantage.
- Integrity
- Punctuality
- Good interpersonal skills
- Must be flexible
- Full knowledge of the Sample preparation and Fire Assay procedures.
- Basic knowledge of entering data on the SLIMS.
- Speak, write and understand English.
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