ICP Junior Technician

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 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To outline the responsibilities and authorities the Technician in ICP-OES has in relation to post requirements of managerial, technical and key support personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform all ICP analysis.
2. Export the analyzed data.
3. Evaluate and validate data.
4. Ensure turnaround time is adhered to for work specified in regard to ICP chemical analysis.
5. Assist in the work required to validate any new methods or modifications made for ICP analysis under the guidance of the ICP Technician.
6. Bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the ICP Technician.
7. Adhere to quality protocols required for accreditation of ICP chemical analysis.
8. Adhere to all quality, health and safety rules and regulations.
9. Ensure that the housekeeping for the general working area is kept up to standard.
10. Comply and conform to Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025).
11. Record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration, and verification of instruments performed.
12. Ensure correct consumables and chemicals are used for ICP chemical analysis.
13. Work in other areas of the ICP laboratory, Analytical Services and/or Divisions if asked to do so.
14. Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
15. Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the direct line manager.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

1. Any person has the right to refuse to perform work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way and to report such a situation. The employee has the responsibility to protect the environment as well.
2. Has authority to cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard and/or work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to a higher authority to take action.
3. Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified, or when nonconformity is identified.

Qualifications

Education

1. National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry and/or proven years of laboratory knowledge, skills, and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning.

Experience

1. Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory.
2. Able to perform various chemical techniques.
3. Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
4. Experience in instrumentation, data collection, and reporting.
5. Fully acquainted with the SLIMS system (administration & operation).

Competencies

1. Must have a full understanding of the LIMS system.
2. Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System.