Company Description SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
Job Description MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB To outline the responsibilities and authorities of the Technician and person weighing prills at SGS Northam Eland.
RESPONISIBILITIES Responsibility to log received samples into the SLIMS using work orders from the client. Responsibility to print sample labels. Responsibilities to ensure samples are sorted correctly before labeling and boxing the samples. Responsibility to follow all quality directives of this Department. Responsibility to weigh prills using a micro-balance and recording the weights in the SLIMS. Responsible to lock the prills away in the safe at the end of the shift. Responsible to perform nickel sulphide leaches and / or other similar Wet Chemical techniques by accurately following the written procedures. Responsible for operation of laboratory instrumentation such as LECO analysers Responsibility to bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the Chemist. Responsibility to adhere to all quality, health and safety rules and regulations. Responsibility to ensure that the housekeeping in the receiving area as well as the micro-balance room is in order. Complies and conforms to Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025). Responsibility to record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments. Responsibility to work in other areas 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 AUTHORITIES Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection, and report the situation to higher authority to take action. Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to 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. Qualifications Education National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry Grade 12, with Mathematics and Science Experience 3 years laboratory experience Competent in logging of samples and working with CClas. A responsible person to work with prills. Able to perform various wet chemical techniques Lims administration and operation Experience in instrumentation, data collection and reporting Competencies Must have full understanding of the LIMS system Computer Literate (Microsoft Office). Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System Good communication and interpersonal skills Works well under pressure Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
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