Operator - XRF

Job Description

The Operator will be expected to maintain a functional, efficient, and clean laboratory environment following all safety, quality and production guidelines and practices. Daily expectations include: sample preparation, ensuring quality test data, running samples using lab equipment, troubleshooting and maintaining lab equipment. Additional responsibilities include managing laboratory inventories and continuous improvement of sampling program in order to meet product specifications.

• Follow laboratory and safety procedures at all times
• Prepare samples for XRF analysis
• Ensure turnaround time is adhered to at all times, for work specified in regard to XRF analysis.
• Regularly ensure quality of testing data
• Complies and conforms to the Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025)
• Conduct chemical and/or other analyses for samples using lab equipment and following specific lab procedures
• Fully acquainted with LIMS system
• Aid in troubleshooting and maintaining lab equipment schedules
• Aid in keeping lab clean and efficient as possible
• Aid in managing supplies and material inventory
• Continue to create a safety culture and manage policies that meet expectations
• Self-starter yet takes orders as directed
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by line manager
• Perform duties on all relevant workstations as required by shift workload
• Responsible in recording any day-to-day repairs, maintenance and verification ofinstruments.
• Must be willing to work overtime when necessary.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum Grade 12/Matric or N3 with Mathematics and Science
• 5 years laboratory experience

Experience

• On the job training will be provided as well as formal training
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)