Laboratory Attendant (Ftc)

Introduction

This position will be based at Quality Laboratory Services (QLS), in Springbok in the Northern Cape.

Description

The purpose of this position is for the preparation of samples in order to obtain accurate results to monitor performance and ensure the achievement of objectives in the organisation.

Duties and Responsibilities
Perform routine preparation of samples (crushing, pulverizing, filtering, rolling, splitting and drying)
Perform sieve sizing analyses on samples as part of sample preparation
Inspection and first line fault finding of sampling equipment
Daily inspection and checks of balances, cleaning of equipment.
Cleaning of all laboratory equipment and instruments
Sample preparation for XRF and AA analysis
Loading and performing XRF analysis.
Performing basic AA analysis
Completing sample checklists and logging of samples on the system
Storing of samples according to specifications and colour codes
Maintain good housekeeping 

Qualification Level
Grade 12  

Experience and Skills Requirements
Minimum 1 years' experience in sample preparation in a laboratory is required
Knowledge of and good understanding of the basic concepts of sample preparation, e.g. contamination, representative sample and integrity of a sample etc.
English language proficiency
Time management