Laboratory Assistant
2 weeks ago
We are looking for an individual to join the dye house team to carry out laboratory dyeing’s and testing as required in the dyehouse laboratory.
**ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Make up dyestuff & chemicals solutions.
- Prepare 10g samples to be used for lab dips.
- Pipette from dyes solutions and chemical solutions as per recipe on lab dyeing sheet
- Prepare stenter bulk swatches by identifying shade masters for colour approval
- Label Lab dips correctly with the recipes on an identification card provided
- Maintain good housekeeping in the lab
- Maintain colour continuity charts by mounting approved bulk samples on the master shade file
- Manage the lab inventory i.e., dyes, chemicals & lab apparatus.
- Assist in stock take process.
**JOB REQUIREMENTS**
- Grade 12 qualification
- Previous training and experience within a dye house.
- Traceable working: 6 months (required)
**SKILLS**
- Attention to detail.
- Accuracy
- Pipette skills.
- Housekeeping
- Stock control skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Analytical Skills.
- Coping with pressures and setbacks.
- Verbal and written communication
- Report writing.
- Interpersonal skills
- Logical thinking
**Job Type**: Permanent
**Education**:
- High School (matric) (required)