Laboratory Technician

**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.

Ensure samples are processed and analyzed according to established methods and procedures in support of the quality and management systems.

**Performing tests**
- Accurate registration, storage, retention and disposal of samples according to prescribed procedures.
- Performing routine tests on samples according to standard methods and procedures.
- Performing tests on all quality control samples according to standard methods and procedures.
- Accurately record results on QC charts and designated worksheets
- Evaluate results and report any deviations from quality control norms immediately
- Assist in sections when in if so communicated doing task and analysis you have been declared competent for - duties with regards to accredited analysis must receive priority over non-accredited work.
- Operate instruments according to specified procedures.
- Maintain log-books and worksheets 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.
- Always wear the necessary protective clothing.
- Adhere to all relevant safety procedures and protocols.
- Awareness of the dangers of chemicals used through the study of MSDS
- Adhere to competency training program.
- Keep workplace and equipment neat and tidy.
- Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

**Planning of tests and evaluation of results**
- Plan activities according to the sample volume and quantities received.
- Monitor and control stock levels of required chemicals and consumables.
- Adhere to sample turn-around timeframes.
- Evaluate results against quality control sample results.

**Reporting opinions and interpretations**
- Report all results on appropriate and designated worksheets and systems.
- Calculation and record keeping of all analytical results and reports.

**Method modification and development and validation of new methods**
- 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.

**Quality System**
- Perform Health and Safety inspections in designated areas.
- Report deviations and communicate instructions to improve and maintain the quality system.
- Statistical calculation and record keeping of all control and reference sample results.

**Managerial Duties**

Support operations and contribute to a positive staff moral in section.
**Qualifications** Education**
- Grade 12

**Experience**
- Minimum of 3 years relevant laboratory experience

**Additional Information**
- Work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Operate under minimum supervision
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Use of MS Office tools (Excel, Word and Outlook)
- Languages: Proficient in English (Read, Speak, Write)
- Computational capability
- Planning and organizing
- Ability to problem solve/troubleshoot