Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician
Barberton - Mpumalanga
We are SGS - the world''s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Primary Responsibilities

Supervise routine analytical techniques related to the established Fire Assay. Assist with the coordination of progress of jobs and results between sections and other departments relating to fire assay work and results.

Specific Responsibilities

 Supervise the FAS floor (weighing, fluxing, fusion, cupelling and dissolution of prills using either digestion or parting process) exactly to the relevant Competence Modules set (Weighing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fluxing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fusion, Cupellation, Digestion of Ag and Pd prills)

 Punctuality at all times (15 min earlier to start time or 15 min later from knock off time depending on handover).

 Ensure proper handover during shift change ensuring team leaders are following the proper hand over process (day, night & weekend shifts).

 Assist in the effective and optimal utilization of staff, equipment and facilities within the department.

 Liaise with the Team leaders/operators to ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to the turnaround time commitments.

 Report daily production figures to Section Manager, and reasonable explanations and evidence for targets not achieved.

 Production figures must be accurate and traceable to Job numbers.

 Institute the necessary company corrective measures against subordinates for actions that are contrary to company rules & procedures by reporting to Section Manager.

 Assist in the investigation of any irregularities/non conformances within the Fire Assay process including the Improvement Requests and Client''s.

 Drive good housekeeping practices to ensure that the work areas and surrounding environment is kept clean.

 Comply and conform to the QHSE policy of the company.

 Must have full understanding of the LIMS system.

 Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS requirements).

 Attend to client queries promptly with appropriate feedback to the Manager with regards to resolutions.

 Institute appropriate root cause analysis for all problem investigations and formulate appropriate technical conclusions.

 Training of new Laboratory employees on the application of the Fire Assay techniques, processes, procedures, and work instructions.

 Profiling and batching of jobs scheduled for day to day shifts.

 Must be willing to work overtime/flexible hours when nece