Laboratory Assistant

22 hours ago

Ehlanzeni Mpumalanga, South Africa SGS Full time

Company Description

We are SGS - the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and interconnected world.

**Job Description**:
- 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.

**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

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