Laboratory Technician
3 months ago
**Company Description**
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
**Job Description** MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB**
The Laboratory Technician shall be responsible for performing analytical tests on Chemical, Petroleum, Agricultural and other food related products. This is to determine whether a product conforms/does not conform to Client's specifications.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Perform analysis using approved and valid test methods e.g. ASTM, IP, AOCS, BP etc.
- All analysis to be performed with the highest level of accuracy and precision.
- To ensure that all analytical Equipment to be calibrated before use.
- To ensure that all analytical solutions and reagents are standardized before use.
- Maintain a calibration schedule for all analytical equipment.
- Label all analytical equipment with unique identification numbers and calibration status.
- Record calibration data accurately and in the correct documentation for traceability purposes.
- Maintain records of all raw data and calculations for traceability purposes.
- Ensure that all reference materials are valid and traceable to an approved Supplier.
- To report immediately any deficiencies and malfunctions to the Laboratory Supervisor.
- To report immediately any non-conformances to the Laboratory Supervisor.
- Rectify non conformances through corrective/preventative actions.
- Adhère to all quality, health, safety and environmental requirements of the SGS management system.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
- To work overtime when requested
**SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES**
- Authorized to issue and sign test reports.
- Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection, and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
- Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
- Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
**Qualifications** Education**
- Minimum academic qualification is National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent.
- Matric
**Experience**
- Minimum 2 years testing experience in Petroleum / Chemical related industry. Subject to Managements discretion.
**Competencies**
- Computer Literate
- SLIMS
- CBT
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