Education
Chemical Manufacturing company based on the East Rand has a vacancy for Junior Chemical Analyst to join their team.
Minimum Requirements:
- BSc, BTech or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through – Recognition of Prior Learning
- Grade 12 / Matric or N3 with Mathematics and Science as subjects
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory
- Able to perform various chemical techniques
- Computer Literate (Microsoft Office)
- Experience in instrumentation, data collection and reporting
- Fully acquainted with the SLIMS system (administration & operation)
Additional Information
- Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System
- Must be able to do troubleshooting on instruments and methods used
- Managing Good Laboratory Practice
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of personalities
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines
- Works well under pressure
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Superb organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task and handle several issues simultaneously
- Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude when dealing with escalated issues
- Willing to work overtime
Duties / Responsibilities
- Log received samples onto the system using work orders from the client
- Print sample labels
- Sample Testing
- Ensure samples are sorted correctly before labelling and boxing the samples
- Follow all quality directives of this Department
- Operation of laboratory instrumentation and housekeeping is in order
- Lab equipment safety and care
- Bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the Metallurgist or the National Sales Manager
- Adhere to all quality, health and safety rules and regulations
- Ensure that the housekeeping in the receiving area as well as the QC Lab is in order
- Complies and conforms to Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO9001)
- Must be able to help with the preparation of audits
- Record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments
- Work in other areas and/or Divisions if asked to do so
- Participate and form part of Operational Integrity projects and campaigns
- Apply Check status process and use the Stop Work Authority whenever the control of risks is not clearly established and understood
- Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the DZA management system
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager
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