Laboratory Technician - Water lab
Laboratory Technician - Water lab
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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
- 2 years working in ISO 17025 accreditation lab
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years relevant laboratory experience
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Systematic
- Thorough
- Attention to detail
- Accurate
- Teamwork
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
