Laboratory Analyst

3 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa Engen Full time

**Purpose of the Job**:

- To provide support in the form of laboratory analyses to the refinery to ensure that quality products are delivered to the customers

**Who you are**:

- You have good problem solving and analytical thinking skills
- You adhere to safe laboratory practices, chemical handling and disposal.
- You have knowledge of proper sample collection procedures and techniques.
- You are capable of conducting and supporting scientific investigations and experiments
- You are able to plan, set up, and carry out controlled experiments and trials
- You are able to analyze and interpret test results.
- You are a good team player.
- You have excellent communication skills.
- You are meticulous with attention to detail

**What you have done before**:

- Baseline:
- Relevant Chemistry Diploma or Degree and at least 1 years experience.
- Exceptional computer skills
- Advantageous- A higher qualification in chemistry
- SAP experience

**Exciting Challenges**:

- Provide support to customer and ensure compliance of target times as per service level agreement
- Operating specialized laboratory equipment
- Skills development through performing of the various laboratory tasks
- Prepare for laboratory audits and assist in closing out findings
- Ensure compliance to all Engen mandatory policies and procedures by working with updated lab procedures & work instructions
- Being involved in SAP changes

**What you'll be doing**:
Product Testing- Testing samples as per procedures and meeting service level agreements
- Producing accurate and reliable results
- Communication of results to the various customers
- Expense Control- Preventative maintenance of equipment
- Basic troubleshooting
- Control breakages & chemical usage

Equipment management- Equipment usage and availability
- Equipment needs identified, reported, and documented
- First line troubleshooting
- Quality Management- Compliance to data integrity, precision and accuracy requirements
- Participation in proficiency testing programmes
- Participation in the statistical quality control programme
- Participation in training and skill competency reviews
- Identification of deviations from the management system, procedures or laboratory activities
- Staff Training and development- Coaching and development of other laboratory staff on laboratory practices and procedures
- Quality Results- Ownership of manufacturing product right first time
- Method Modification, development and validation of new methods
- Laboratory Maintenance- Adhering to laboratory safety rules
- Ensuring good housekeeping
- Working hours- LOBP working hours apply
- Working overtime as and when required
- Working shifts as and when required

**Additional Information**:
Band: GH

Location: Durban

**Job Advert Closing Date**: All job adverts close five days after date posted

**Engen’s approved Employment Equity plans and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.**

**Important Information**:

- The appointment will be made in line with Engen's Employment Equity Strategy.
- Engen reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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