Description : Chemist. Company : SGS. Location : Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
Company Description
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job Description
Technical
- Analyzing of all analytical samples for specific analysis using the correct procedures and/or methods. Instruments of interest are XRD, XRF, OES and LECO.
- Technical accuracy of results is monitored and remedial action is taken when necessary and data is recorded (Evaluation of analytical results)
- Update internal findings, improvement request and keep minutes of internal meetings
- Reports are generated detailing analytical results, and can include opinions and interpretations
- Verifying of instruments.
- Assist with the maintenance of instruments and apparatus.
- Must have workable knowledge to calibrate and perform minor maintenance of laboratory and preparation equipment.
- Early identification of biases and QC issues and immediate communication of these to the Section Manager
- Diagnose all suspect results and assist in rectifying the problem whether it is equipment or analytical.
Administration
- Calculate test results as per standard format and / or procedures.
- Report results within the time frame specified.
- Report any apparatus or equipment which, to your knowledge, is not functioning correctly to the Section Manager.
- Calculate all test results in a standard format as per relevant Test Method Instruction for each workstation.
- Transfer data from the instrument to LIMS
- All analytical data and calculations shall be made traceable and stored in the relevant files for that purpose or LIMS.
- Recording and filing of all equipment records for Quality purposes.
- Sample disposal
- Verify test results against control samples and charts.
- Re-analyze analysis samples when control results are not within the control charts limits.
General
- Troubleshooting on lab technical problems
- Calibration of lab equipment (XRD, XRF, OES, LECO etc.)
- Daily Trends analysis: (Technical accuracy of results is monitored and remedial action is taken when necessary and data is recorded (Evaluation of analytical results)
- Reporting (Shipments / Specials / Closing of samples out of MES Spec)
- Management of Non-routine samples.
- Continual improvement initiatives, Improvement request
- Identification of biases and QC issues
- Diagnosis of all suspect results and assist in rectifying the problem whether it is equipment or analytical.
- Overseeing Lab housekeeping.
- Ensure that quality procedures are complied with.
- Ensure compliance with the Laboratory Health and Safety Act.
- Must be willing to work shifts
- Must be willing to work overtime whenever necessary.
- Assist on any lower or above level when necessary
- Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
Supervising
- Supervisor skills and computer literacy would be advantages.
- Assist with the training on new methods and /or procedures.
- Control the time keeping on the shift.
- Plan leave in such a way that overtime is kept to a minimum.
- Check on daily staff attendance and address any problem timelessly and Pro-actively.
- Ensure that there are sufficient Staff members on shift.
- Shift take over will only take place in the Laboratory building.
Production
- Plan leave in such a way that overtime is kept to a minimum.
- Check on daily staff attendance and address any problem timelessly and Pro-actively.
- Ensure that there are sufficient Staff members on shift.
Qualifications
- Education and Experience
- Minimum BSc or National Diploma in Chemistry
- At least 5 years’ laboratory experience
- Computer Literate in LIMS, Word and Excel
