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Technician required immediately: APPLY NOW

Technician required immediately: APPLY NOW

Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

1. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To outline the responsibilities and authorities of an Instrument Technician in relation to post requirements.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure that analysis is conducted timeously.
To ensure that sufficient stocks of all items for the optimal functioning of the laboratory are available at all times.
To report any infringements or non-compliance by any other laboratory staff member with respect to work allocated, punctuality, or any other misdemeanor to the Manager.
Calibration and verification of XRD, OES, Leco and XRF.
Perform the maintenance of XRD, OES, Leco and XRF as per schedule and keeping the maintenance files up to date
Complies and conforms to Laboratory Quality Management System
Acting as a Senior Technician if required
Must know how to prepare and verify calibration standards and quality control standards.
Must be able to troubleshoot.
Competent in the use of LIMS
Must be able to interpret data
Ensure compliance with SGS Health and Safety Act
Adhere to SGS general safety rules and rules of contact
Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
Housekeeping up to standard at all times

3. SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES:

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.
Has the 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.
Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to a higher authority to take action.

4. QUALIFICATIONS:

4.1 Education

B.Sc. degree or relevant diploma in Analytical Chemist
Matriculation, with Mathematics and Science
4.2 Experience

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in related industry
Able to communicate, read and write in English
4.3 Competencies

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

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Source: Indeed

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