Senior Research Technician

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa The Agricultural Research Council Full time

Implementation, maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Control of quality scheme requirements and proficiency testing schemes.
- Handling the maintenance and distribution of the quality manual and associated documents.
- Demonstrating implementation of QMS during 3rd party assessments.
- Coordinating clearance of non-conformances during the assessments.
- Implement and update management standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Function as the nominated representative as required by SANAS ISO 17025.
- Planning and coordinating the performance of QMS to Management.
- Coordinating QMS training for Management.
- Plan and schedule Management reviews.
- Compile and analyse customer feedback trends.
- Work closely with Laboratory Manager & project leaders to ensure compliance.
- Facilitate and monitor method validation process in the laboratory.
- Coordinate and administer the improvement system.
- Build relationships with all technical and professional personnel.
- Build relationships with suppliers and clientele.
- Assist with the evaluation and root cause analysis of proficiency tests, customer complaints, audit findings and improvement requests.
- Identify non-conformances in timely and unbiased approach to achieve customer satisfaction.
- Plan, schedule and perform quality assessments to provide certainty that the quality control activities are being done effectively.
- Be able to statistically evaluate data.
- Provide guidance and direction to laboratory personnel with respect to quality control and proper documentation in implementing methodologies and data reporting.
- Provide constant feedback to Management on status of quality in the laboratory.
- Ensure that the laboratory accreditation under ISO 17025 is not jeopardised.
- Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Degree or BTech in Analytical Chemistry or Quality Management.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Quality Management Systems and SANAS accreditation.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in method validation.
- Must currently be a Technical Signatory / Nominated Representative or have previously held these positions.
- Significant knowledge of quality systems and their effective management.
- Knowledge of SANAS ISO/IEC 17025: 2017.
- Knowledge of chemistry laboratory testing procedures.
- Understand the benefits of standardized good working practices.
- Effective planning and organization.
- Outstanding attention to detail.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Valid driver's licence (code: 8/EB).
- Registration with SACNASP (or evidence that registration could be obtained)

**Enquiries: Ms Z Hlam: Tel**:012 310 2500**

**CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11 AUGUST 2025**

Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees, certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver’s license must be attached on the form.

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