Chemist

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Technical

• Analyzing all analytical samples for specific analysis using the correct procedures and/or methods. Instruments of interest are XRD, XRF, OES and LECO.
• Monitoring technical accuracy of results and taking remedial action when necessary; recording data (Evaluation of analytical results).
• Updating internal findings, improvement requests, and keeping minutes of internal meetings.
• Generating reports detailing analytical results, which may include opinions and interpretations.
• Verifying instruments.
• Assisting with the maintenance of instruments and apparatus.
• Having workable knowledge to calibrate and perform minor maintenance of laboratory and preparation equipment.
• Early identification of biases and QC issues and immediate communication of these to the Section Manager.
• Diagnosing all suspect results and assisting in rectifying the problem, whether it is equipment or analytical.

Administration

• Calculating test results as per standard format and/or procedures.
• Reporting results within the specified time frame.
• Reporting any apparatus or equipment that is not functioning correctly to the Section Manager.
• Transferring data from the instrument to LIMS.
• Ensuring all analytical data and calculations are traceable and stored in the relevant files for that purpose or LIMS.
• Recording and filing all equipment records for Quality purposes.
• Disposing of samples.
• Verifying test results against control samples and charts.
• Re-analyzing samples when control results are not within the control chart limits.

General

• Troubleshooting lab technical problems.
• Calibration of lab equipment (XRD, XRF, OES, LECO, etc.).
• Daily trends analysis: Monitoring technical accuracy of results and taking remedial action when necessary.
• Reporting (Shipments/Specials/Closing of samples out of MES Spec).
• Managing non-routine samples.
• Engaging in continual improvement initiatives and improvement requests.
• Identifying biases and QC issues.
• Diagnosing all suspect results and assisting in rectifying the problem, whether it is equipment or analytical.
• Overseeing lab housekeeping.
• Ensuring compliance with quality procedures and the Laboratory Health and Safety Act.
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime when necessary.
• Assisting on any lower or above level when necessary.
• Adhering to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Performing any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the direct line manager.

Supervising

• Supervisor skills and computer literacy would be advantageous.
• Assisting with the training on new methods and/or procedures.
• Controlling timekeeping on the shift.
• Planning leave to minimize overtime.
• Checking daily staff attendance and addressing any problems timely and proactively.
• Ensuring sufficient staff members are on shift.
• Shift takeovers will only take place in the Laboratory building.

Production

• Planning leave to minimize overtime.
• Checking daily staff attendance and addressing any problems timely and proactively.
• Ensuring sufficient staff members are on shift.

• Education and Experience
• Minimum BSc or National Diploma in Chemistry.
• At least 5 years of laboratory experience.
• Computer literate in LIMS, Word, and Excel.