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 Technical
- Analyzing all analytical samples for specific analysis using the correct procedures and/or methods. Instruments of interest are XRD, XRF, OES and LECO.
- Monitoring technical accuracy of results and taking remedial action when necessary; recording data (Evaluation of analytical results).
- Updating internal findings, improvement requests, and keeping minutes of internal meetings.
- Generating reports detailing analytical results, which may include opinions and interpretations.
- Verifying instruments.
- Assisting with the maintenance of instruments and apparatus.
- Having workable knowledge to calibrate and perform minor maintenance of laboratory and preparation equipment.
- Early identification of biases and QC issues and immediate communication of these to the Section Manager.
- Diagnosing all suspect results and assisting in rectifying the problem, whether it is equipment or analytical.
Administration
- Calculating test results as per standard format and/or procedures.
- Reporting results within the specified time frame.
- Reporting any apparatus or equipment that is not functioning correctly to the Section Manager.
- Transferring data from the instrument to LIMS.
- Ensuring all analytical data and calculations are traceable and stored in the relevant files for that purpose or LIMS.
- Recording and filing all equipment records for Quality purposes.
- Disposing of samples.
- Verifying test results against control samples and charts.
- Re-analyzing samples when control results are not within the control chart limits.
General
- Troubleshooting lab technical problems.
- Calibration of lab equipment (XRD, XRF, OES, LECO, etc.).
- Daily trends analysis: Monitoring technical accuracy of results and taking remedial action when necessary.
- Reporting (Shipments/Specials/Closing of samples out of MES Spec).
- Managing non-routine samples.
- Engaging in continual improvement initiatives and improvement requests.
- Identifying biases and QC issues.
- Diagnosing all suspect results and assisting in rectifying the problem, whether it is equipment or analytical.
- Overseeing lab housekeeping.
- Ensuring compliance with quality procedures and the Laboratory Health and Safety Act.
- Willingness to work shifts and overtime when necessary.
- Assisting on any lower or above level when necessary.
- Adhering to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
- Performing any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the direct line manager.
Supervising
- Supervisor skills and computer literacy would be advantageous.
- Assisting with the training on new methods and/or procedures.
- Controlling timekeeping on the shift.
- Planning leave to minimize overtime.
- Checking daily staff attendance and addressing any problems timely and proactively.
- Ensuring sufficient staff members are on shift.
- Shift takeovers will only take place in the Laboratory building.
Production
- Planning leave to minimize overtime.
- Checking daily staff attendance and addressing any problems timely and proactively.
- Ensuring sufficient staff members are on shift.
Qualifications - Education and Experience
- Minimum BSc or National Diploma in Chemistry.
- At least 5 years of laboratory experience.
- Computer literate in LIMS, Word, and Excel.
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