Job DescriptionMAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOBTo outline the responsibilities and authorities the Technician in ICP-OES has in relation to post requirements of managerial, technical and key support personnel.RESPONISIBILITIESResponsibility to perform all ICP analysis.Responsibility to export the analyzed dataResponsibility to evaluate and validate data.Responsibility to ensure turnaround time is adhered to, for work specified in regard to ICP chemical analysis.Responsibility, under the guidance of ICP Technician, to assist in the work required to validate any new methods or modifications made for ICP analysis.Responsibility to bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the ICP TechnicianResponsibility to adhere to quality protocols required for accreditation of ICP chemical analysis.Responsibility to adhere to all quality, health and safety rules and regulations.Responsibility to ensure that the housekeeping for general working area is kept up to standard.Complies and conforms to Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025)Responsibility to record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments performed.Responsibility to ensure correct consumables and chemicals are used for ICP chemical analysis.Responsibility to work in other areas of the ICP laboratory, Analytical Services and/or Divisions if asked to do so.Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager\SPECIFIC AUTHORITIESAny 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.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.Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.QualificationsEducationNational 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.???????ExperienceMinimum of 3 years relevant experience in an analytical chemistry laboratoryAble to perform various chemical techniques.Computer Literate (Microsoft Office)Experience in instrumentation, data collection and reporting.Fully acquainted with the SLIMS system (administration & operation)??????????CompetenciesMust have full understanding of the LIMS systemKnowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System