Company DescriptionWe are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.Job DescriptionTo outline the responsibilities and authorities the Technician has in relation to post requirements of managerial, technical and key support personnel.Must be able to record, evaluate and validate instrumentation for specific job, (LECO, ICP, XRF, AAS & Wet Chem) data.Completes tasks within the allocated time and plans work for operators to ensure that overall service goals of the laboratory are met.Performs routine and non-routine Analytical operation on specific instrumentation (LECO, ICP, XRF, AAS & Wet Chem) if and as required.Ensures turnaround time is adhered to at all times for work specified in regard to instrumentation analysis.Performs all analysis.Under the guidance of instrumentation seniors, assists in the work required to validate any new methods or modifications made for analysis.Brings all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the seniors.Adheres to quality protocols required for accreditation of instrumentation chemical analysis.Adheres to all quality, health and safety rules and regulations.Ensures that the housekeeping for general working area is kept up to standard.Complies and conforms to Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025).Records any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments performed.Ensures correct consumables and chemicals are used for instrumentation chemical analysis.Works in other areas of the instrumentation laboratory, Analytical Services and/or Divisions if asked to do so.Adheres to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.Performs any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.QualificationsEducationMatriculation, with Mathematics and Science.ExperienceOperational experience in a SANAS 17025 accredited facility.LIMS administration and operation.Experience in instrumentation, data collection and reporting.At least 3 years' experience.CompetenciesCompetent in the use of the LIMS.Must be able to do troubleshooting on instrument and methods used.Must know how to verify calibration standards / quality control standards / verification / standards and Certified Reference Materials (CRM's).Managing Good Laboratory Practice.Assisting the Chemist with preparation of SANAS audits.Completing laboratory documentation.
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