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• • Responsibility to log received samples into the SLIMS using work orders from the client.
  • Responsibility to print sample labels.
  • Responsibilities to ensure samples are sorted correctly before labeling and boxing the samples.
  • Responsibility to follow all quality directives of this Department.
  • Responsibility to weigh prills using a micro-balance and recording the weights in the SLIMS.
  • Responsible to lock the prills away in the safe at the end of the shift.
  • Responsible to perform nickel sulphide leaches and / or other similar Wet Chemical techniques by accurately following the written procedures.
  • Responsible for operation of laboratory instrumentation such as LECO analysers
  • Responsibility to bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the Chemist.
  • Responsibility to adhere to all quality, health and safety rules and regulations.
  • Responsibility to ensure that the housekeeping in the receiving area as well as the micro-balance room is in order.
  • Complies and conforms to Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025).
  • Responsibility to record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments.
  • Responsibility to work in other areas and/or Divisions if asked to do so.
  • Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
  •           Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

• Education
• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
• Grade 12, with Mathematics and Science

• Experience
• 3 years laboratory experience
• Competent in logging of samples and working with CClas.
• A responsible person to work with prills.
• Able to perform various wet chemical techniques
• Lims administration and operation
• Experience in instrumentation, data collection and reporting

• Competencies
• Must have full understanding of the LIMS system
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Works well under pressure
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail