Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago


Hammarsdale, South Africa Glodina Towelling Full time

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)