Company Description
We 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 Description
To outline the responsibilities and authorities the Technician in XRF has in relation to post requirements of managerial, technical and key support personnel
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Must be able to record, evaluate and validate all XRF data
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Must be conversant with report writing.
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Responsible for all daily document requirements and the distribution to the different departments.
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Responsible for the monthly time sheet accounting.
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Routinely provide training to operators.
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Completes tasks within the allocated time and plans work for operators to ensure that overall
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Service goals of the laboratory are met.
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Responsibility to performs routine and non-routine Analytical operation on XRF Spectrometers analysers if and as required.
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Responsible for the supervision of all analysis and reporting of results.
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Responsibility to ensure turnaround time is adhered to at all times, for work specified in regard to XRF analysis.
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Responsibility to draw up weekly status & production report with regard to internal analysis concerning the
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Responsibility, under the guidance of Section Manager, to validate any new methods or modifications made for XRF analysis
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Competent in the use of the LIMS.
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Must be able to do troubleshooting on instrument and methods used.
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Must know how to verify calibration standards / quality control standards / verification
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Standards and Certified Reference Materials (CRM’s).
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Managing Good Laboratory Practice.
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Must be able to help with the preparation of SANAS audits.
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Managing laboratory documentation.
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Responsibility to bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the Section Manager.
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Responsibility to ensure housekeeping in the XRF area is kept up to
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standard.
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Responsibility to record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of
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instruments performed.
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Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
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Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
Qualifications
Education
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National Diploma Analytical Chemistry/BSc Chemistry
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Matric/Grade 12 with Maths and Science
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5 Years laboratory experience
Experience
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Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
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Operational experience in a SANAS 17025 accredited facility
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LIMS administration and operation
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Experience in instrumentation, data collection and reporting
Additional Information
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Mastery in technical knowledge of analytical processes
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Able to work with technical and management staff
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Able to coordinate and motivate a team towards a common goal
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Energy to motivate a team to always deliver results
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Able to work independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously
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Good communication and interpersonal skills
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Has extensive knowledge of international standards and specifications used by the industry
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Is innovative with a systematic approach for problem solving
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Acts quickly and decisively; able to make tough calls
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Holds self and others accountable
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Works well under pressure.
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Challenges the status quo
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Fluent English
