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.

Data processing and administrative duties to ensure the accurate, efficient and timely completion of sample information and result inputs. Ensure work schedule is handed to lab staff on daily basis and follow up actions are taken in support of quality and management systems. 

Personnel development

• In-service training in order to develop and optimize skills
• Continuous measurement of skills and identify shortcomings.
• Implement training plans based on shortcomings.
• Problem solving, advice and guidance on technical matters.
• Motivation.
• Identify and co-ordinate attendance to training courses
• Effectively manage workload distribution and schedules
• Manage staff according to company procedures and policies

Performing tests

• Organize and maintain throughput and performance standards through daily work schedules.
• Control and measure throughput by ensuring turnaround times are adhered to.
• Monitor and evaluate throughput and address deviations using the improvement system.
• Take and implement corrective action.
• Accurate registration, storage, retention and disposal of samples according to prescribed procedures.
• Read samples on ICP, capture and import results into SLIMS and review results in SLIMS.
• Performing routine tests on samples according to standard methods and procedures.
• Performing tests on all quality control samples according to standard methods and procedures.
• Accurately record results on QC charts and designated worksheets
• Evaluate results and report any deviations from quality control norms immediately
• Assist in sections when and if so, communicated too in doing task and analysis you have been declared competent for. 
• Operate instruments according to specified procedures.
• Maintain log-books and worksheets indicating maintenance, working conditions and quality control measures
• Ensure good laboratory practices are followed.
• Always wear the necessary protective clothing.
• Awareness of the dangers of chemicals used through the study of MSDS
• Adhere to competency training program.
• Keep workplace and equipment neat and tidy.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements, procedures and protocols.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Planning of tests and evaluation of results

• Liaise with leaf lab supervisor on all work schedules with respect to overtime.
• Plan activities according to the sample volume, quantities received and required turnaround time.
• Create SLIM worksheets and batches in advance.
• Monitor and control stock levels of required chemicals and consumables.

Method modification and development and validation of new methods

• Perform analysis and report results required for method and instrument validation.
• Report shortcomings and deviations and perform communicated actions to implement and improve new and existing methods and procedures.

Quality System

• Assist in the development, control and maintenance of system document.
• Assist in performing internal audits according to the documented system.
• Authorized technical signatory on fertilizer reports.
• Responsible for control and maintenance of all section records.
• Responsible for personnel technical competence through training of staff.
• Responsible for physical resources:
• Control instrument inventory
• Equipment commissioning
• Control of calibration and maintenance program
• Control equipment register and instrument logs
• Review of data from defect equipment
• In-house repairs
• Authorized to investigate and process nonconforming issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Authorized to investigate and process improvement request issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Responsible for control over monitoring, maintaining and housekeeping of accommodation and environment.
• Responsible for all reference materials and standards required for measurement of traceability.
• Quality assurance of analytical results
• Authorized and responsible for control and interpretation of control charts

Managerial duties

• Support operations and contribute to a positive staff moral in section.
• Ensure working hours are recorded and adhered to.

Education

• Grade 12

Experience

• Full working knowledge of LECO, ICP and NIR
• Relevant laboratory experience

Competencies

• Systematic
• Thorough
• Attention to detail
• Accurate
• Teamwork