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SGS —Platreef, Limpopo
At least two years of laboratory experience with a Diploma or 5 years of laboratory experience, preferably in a testing laboratory environment.
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Chemist

SGS -
Platreef, Limpopo

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Job Details

Full Job Description

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

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chemist will be responsible for all analysis of samples in the most accurate and productive way, and in a timely manner as per the relevant Test Method Instruction, assist the Section Manager in ensuring compliance with the SGS Laboratory Quality Manual, as well as Health and Safety Procedures.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical

Analyzing all analytical samples for specific analysis using the correct procedures and/or methods.
Technical accuracy of results is monitored, and remedial action is taken when necessary, and data is recorded(Evaluation of analytical results)
Update internal findings, improvement requests, and keep minutes of internal meetings
Reports are generated detailing analytical results, and can include opinions and interpretations
Verifying instruments.
Assist with the maintenance of instruments and apparatus.
Must have workable knowledge to calibrate and perform minor maintenance of laboratory and preparation equipment.
Diagnose all suspect results and assist in rectifying the problem, whether it is equipment or analytical.
Responsible for reporting opinions and interpretations as per the SGS High Level Quality Procedure

Administration

Calculate test results as per standard format and/or procedures.
Report results within the time frame specified.
Report any apparatus or equipment which, to your knowledge, is not functioning correctly to the Section Manager.
Calculate all test results in a standard format as per the relevant Test Method Instruction for each workstation.
Transfer data from the instrument to LIMS
All analytical data and calculations shall be made traceable and stored in the relevant files for that purpose or LIMS.
Recording and filing of all equipment records for Quality purposes.
Sample disposal
Verify test results against control samples and charts.
Re-analyze analysis samples when control results are not within the control charts' limits.

General

Assist with changing of gas cylinders.
Overseeing the cleaning of the laboratory and immediate working area.
Ensure that quality procedures are complied with.
Ensure compliance with the Laboratory Health and Safety Act.
Perform duties on all relevant workstations as required by the shift workload.
Must be willing to work overtime whenever necessary.
Assist on any lower or above level when necessary.
Supervisor skills and computer literacy would be advantages.
Assist with the training of new staff/operators on new methods and/or procedures.

Supervising

Supervisor skills and computer literacy would be advantages.
Assist with the training on new methods and /or procedures.
Control the timekeeping on the shift.
Plan leave in such a way that overtime is kept to a minimum.
Check on daily staff attendance and address any problem timelessly and Pro-actively.
Ensure that there are sufficient Staff members on shift.
Shift takeover will only take place in the Laboratory building.

Production

Plan leave in such a way that overtime is kept to a minimum.
Check on daily staff attendance and address any problem timelessly and Pro-actively.
Ensure that there are sufficient Staff members on shift.
Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or enter hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to the higher authority to take action.
Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to the 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

PROFILE

Education

Minimum BSc or N Diploma in Chemistry.

Experience

On-the-job training will be provided as well as formal training.
At least two years of laboratory experience with a Diploma or 5 years of laboratory experience, preferably in a testing laboratory environment.
Computer-literate in LIMS, Word, and Excel.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Must have a full understanding of the LIMS system
Competent technical knowledge of multiple analytical processes
Able to work with technical and management staff
Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Is innovative with a systematic approach for problem solving
Consult immediately with the Manager with respect to client complaints, anomalous results and other technical non-conformances
Works well under pressure
Able to coordinate and motivate a team towards a common goal
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Administration of all Laboratory documentation, especially HSEQ program

Additional Information

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

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 take action to address the hazard.
Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified, or when nonconformity is identified.

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