Technician - Hillside

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 89,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

• To ensure that analysis is conducted timeously.
• To ensure that sufficient stocks of all items for the optimal functioning of the laboratory are available at all times.
• To report any infringements or non-compliance by any other laboratory staff member with respect to work allocated, punctuality, or any other misdemeanor to the Manager or to his delegated person.
• Perform the weighing, drying, crushing, milling, screening & screen checks exactly as per relevant Competence Modules set.
• Ensure punctuality at all times.
• Ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to the turnaround time commitments.
• Report daily production figures to the Manager or to his delegated person and also bona fide explanations for targets not met.
• Follow Manager or his delegated person clear detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing the duties.
• Perform housekeeping to ensure that the work areas and surrounding environment is kept clean at all times.
• Verification of XRD, OES, Leco, Mastersizer, all Carbon and XRF equipment using relevant QC samples, enter results on SPCLight and monitor trends.
• Perform first line SPC trends trouble-shooting. If problems arise, escalate to the Manager or his delegated person.
• Perform the first line maintenance of XRD, OES, Leco, Mastersizer, XRF, Carbon equipment, Sample Preparation equipment (Cast iron machine, Milling Machines, Balances, Furnaces, Ovens, etc) as per schedule/checklists and keeping such documents up to date.
• Complies and conforms to Laboratory Quality Management System.
• Must know how to prepare and verify calibration standards and quality control standards.
• Must be able to troubleshoot.
• Must be willing to work overtime/flexible hours when necessary.
• Assist in the monthly stock counts within the department.
• Must be flexible and competent to work in Spectro, Powders, Carbon, and Environmental Sections of the Laboratory.
• Competent in the use of LIMS/MES.
• Must be able to interpret data.
• Ensure compliance with SGS Health and Safety Act.
• Adhere to SGS general safety rules and rules of contact.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
• Housekeeping up to standard at all times.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
• Perform Abatement Plant sampling and analyses by using the relevant environmental sampling equipment and lab equipment.

Education

• B.Sc. degree or relevant diploma in Analytical Chemistry.
• N3 Certificate.
• Matriculation, with Mathematics and Science.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in related industry.
• Able to communicate, read and write in English.

Competencies

• Must have full understanding of the LIMS system.
• Knowledge of the Laboratory Quality Management System.