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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

To outline the responsibilities and authorities of the Wet Chem Technician in relation to post requirements at SGS Durban Laboratory.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Responsible for operation of laboratory instrumentation
• 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).
• Must be able to help with the preparation of SANAS audits
• 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.
• 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 SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

• Report any faulty and/or nonfunctioning apparatus or equipment to the immediate superior.
• Each staff member has the authority to cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard and/or work that may affect the quality or integrity of test results.
• Any person has the right to refuse to perform work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way and to report such a situation.
• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without necessary knowledge and protection and take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry out work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
• Implementation and maintenance of the quality system.

Education

• 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)

Required Skills

• 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
• Willing to work shifts