Lab Assistant

**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.
**Job Description** PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**

Perform routine analytical techniques related to the established Laboratory procedures.

**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Perform the (weighing, fluxing, fusion, cupelling and dissolution of prills) exactly as per relevant Competence Modules set (_Weighing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fluxing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fusion, Cupellation, Digestion of Ag and Pd prills)_
- Punctuality at all times.
- Ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to the turnaround time commitments. Report daily production figures to Team Leader/Supervisor, and also bona fide explanations for targets not met.
- Assist in the investigation of any irregularities/non conformances within the Fire Assay process including the Improvement Requests and Client’s Complaints.
- Follow **Team Leaders/Supervisors** clear detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing the duties.
- Must have the basic understanding of the LIMS system.
- Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
- Assist with the profiling of jobs scheduled for the day, night & weekend shifts.
- Assist with the maintenance of the laboratory instruments and apparatus.
- Must be willing to work overtime/flexible hours when necessary.
- Assist in the co-ordination and supervising of the production team.
- Assist in the completion of Production report.
- Assist in ensuring that required stock levels for Laboratory are maintained.
- Assist in the monthly stock counts within the department.
- Standing in for Team Leader during his absence when required due to meetings, trainings, sick leave & annual leave.
- Adhere to all quality requirements of the SGS management system.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

**SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS**
- Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
- Report any faulty and/or nonfunctioning apparatus or equipment to the Team Leader/Supervisor.
- Observe, log and report any anomalies and or deviations from process/protocols/procedures/work instructions, during analysis activities, to the **Team Leader/Supervisor.**:

- Ensure that proper procedures are followed quality results are reported.
- Assist with training of new employees where required

**SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT**
- Shall adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements of the SGS OI Management System, country legislation, Rules for Life, local legal requirements and laws.
- Shall comply and conform to the QHSE, Global and country policies of SGS.
- Participate and form part of Operational Integrity projects and campaigns.
- Shall report Health, Safety and Environmental hazards, incidents/accidents and near misses to the Supervisor/SHE Representative/Location Manager/OI Site Coordinator.
- Observe and report any faulty/nonfunctioning apparatus or equipment and or deviations from process/protocols/procedures/work instructions, to the Supervisor/Location Manager.
- Assist in investigations.
- Ensure that all proper procedures/Working instructions, etc. are followed.
- Assist with training of employee/s where required.
- Perform and ensure good housekeeping practices are maintained in all work areas at all times.
- Participate and adhere to all HSE Procedures/Working instructions, Integrity, Safe Talks, Toolbox talks, etc. training.
- Assist in the monthly stock counts within the department
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager

**Qualifications** Education**
- Matric

**Experience**
- Experience in Fire Assay laboratory will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management system will be an advantage***

**Competencies**
- Ability to strictly follow and understand instructions
- Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) fluently in the English language
- Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management system
- Matric literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to work well in a team situation towards achieving common departmental goals
- Ability to work 24/7 shift patterns
- Ability to work at multiple work stations when required
- Ability to work systematically at all and maintain work and workflow traceability at all times