Operator - XRF

Operator - XRFFull-timeCompany DescriptionWe 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 DescriptionThe 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 timesPrepare samples for XRF analysisEnsure turnaround time is adhered to at all times, for work specified in regard to XRF analysis.Regularly ensure quality of testing dataComplies and conforms to the Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025)Conduct chemical and/or other analyses for samples using lab equipment and following specific lab proceduresFully acquainted with LIMS systemAid in troubleshooting and maintaining lab equipment schedulesAid in keeping lab clean and efficient as possibleAid in managing supplies and material inventoryContinue to create a safety culture and manage policies that meet expectationsSelf-starter yet takes orders as directedPerform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by line managerPerform duties on all relevant workstations as required by shift workloadResponsible in   recording any day-to-day repairs, maintenance and verification ofinstruments.Must be willing to work overtime when necessary.QualificationsEducationMinimum Grade 12/Matric or N3 with Mathematics and Science5 years laboratory experienceExperienceOn the job training will be provided as well as formal trainingComputer literate (Microsoft Office)By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyJob LocationGoogle Maps requires functional cookies to be enabledI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy Notice