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Laboratory Analyst – Organic Nutrient

Laboratory Analyst – Organic Nutrient

SGSCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
1 day ago
Job description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure samples are processed and analyzed according to established methods and procedures in support of the quality and management systems.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Performing tests

  • Accurate registration, storage, retention and disposal of samples according to prescribed procedures.
  • 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 in if so communicated doing task and analysis you have been declared competent for – duties with regards to accredited analysis must receive priority over non-accredited work.
  • 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 – do not mess on any apparatus or instrument and if it should happen, clean up spills immediately before continuing.
  • Always wear the necessary protective clothing.
  • Adhere to all relevant safety procedures and protocols.
  • 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 of the SGS management system.
  • Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
  • Planning of tests and evaluation of results

  • Plan activities according to the sample volume and quantities received.
  • Monitor and control stock levels of required chemicals and consumables.
  • Adhere to sample turn-around timeframes.
  • Evaluate results against quality control sample results.
  • Reporting opinions and interpretations

  • Report all results on appropriate and designated worksheets and systems.
  • Calculation and record keeping of all analytical results and reports.
  • 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

  • Perform Health and Safety inspections in designated areas.
  • Report deviations and communicate instructions to improve and maintain the quality system.
  • Statistical calculation and record keeping of all control and reference sample results.
  • Managerial Duties

  • Support operations and contribute to a positive staff moral in section.
  • SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

  • Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or enter 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.
  • Qualifications

    Education

  • Grade 12
  • Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years relevant laboratory experience
  • REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Systematic
  • Thorough
  • Accurate
  • Teamwork
  • Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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