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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To outline the responsibilities and authorities of the Technician and person weighing prills at SGS Northam Eland.

RESPONISIBILITIES

• 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.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection, and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.

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