Laboratory Technician
2 weeks 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. It operates a network of over 2,000 offices and laboratories around the world.
**Job Description**:
**Performing tests**
- Accurate handling, storage, retention and disposal of samples according to prescribed procedures
- Preparation/supervising preparation of samples for analysis
- Performing routine analysis on samples according to standard methods and procedures.
- Operate instruments according to specified procedures
- Maintain records indicating maintenance, working conditions and quality control measures
- Ensure good laboratory practices are followed - do not mess on any apparatus or instrument and if it should happen, clean up spills immediately before continuing
- Ensure good laboratory practices are followed
- Adhere to competency training program, keep competencies up to date
- Assist in sections when and if so communicated; doing task and analysis you have been declared competent for
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager
**Planning of tests and evaluation of results under supervision**
- Plan activities according to the sample volume and quantities received
- Ensure customer service requirements for testing/analysis are met
- Monitor and control stock levels of required chemicals and consumables
- Evaluate results against quality control specifications
- Adhere to sample turn-around timeframes
**Quality System**
- Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
- Performing tests on all quality control samples according to standard methods and procedures
- Accurately record results on QC charts
- Evaluate results and report any deviation from quality control norms immediately
- Record keeping of all control and reference sample results
- Adhere to competency training program
- Take part in Proficiency testing and submit results timeously
- Investigate non conformances, customer complaints, Improvement requests
**Reporting opinions and interpretations under supervision**
- Documenting of all relevant sample information
- Report all results on SLIMS and / or designated worksheets
- Calculation and record keeping of all analytical results
- Adhere to ISO 17025 requirements in terms of record keeping and traceability
**Method modification and development under supervision**
- Perform analysis and report results required for method and instrument validation
- Report shortcomings and deviations and perform communicated actions to implement and improve new and existing methods and procedures
**Method validation under supervision**
- Ensure the execution and finalization of method validation and associated work as they arise
**Health & Safety System**
- Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
- Actively participate in safety related activities
- Always wear appropriate protective clothing
- Adhere to all relevant HSE procedures and protocols
- Awareness of the dangers of chemicals used through the study of MSDS
- Keep workplace and equipment neat and tidy
- Perform Health and Safety inspections in designated areas
**Qualifications**:
**Education**
- Appropriate tertiary qualification or part there of or Grade 12 certificate with experience in duties described above
- Qualification in Chemistry, Food Technology (National Diploma or B Sc.
**Experience**
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a food testing laboratory that is ISO 17025 accredited
- Instrumentational knowledge / experience and advantage
Additional Information
All appoints are made inline with our employment equity plan.
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