Sample Preparation Coordinator

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform routine sample preparation processes related to the established Sample preparation procedure.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collecting of samples from Sample Receiving area.
• Perform the sorting weighing drying and crushing of samples as required by the clients instructions.
• Perform the splitting pulverizing and packing of samples in the correct order to avoid swapping.
• Oversee particle size analyses process and do daily screen checks.
• Follow immediate superiors clear detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing the duties.
• Assist in the housekeeping to ensure that the work areas and surrounding environment is kept clean at all times.
• Comply and conform to the QHSE policy of the company.
• Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
• Assist with the maintenance of the laboratory instruments and apparatus.
• Must have an understanding of the LIMS.
• Training new laboratory employees within sample preparation department.
• Provide a daily detailed production report.
• Must be willing to work overtime when necessary.
• Schedule the day-to-day production work and ensuring that the planned work is completed within the specified time frame.
• Oversees Sample tracking storage and discarding of sample rejects.
• Assist with the monthly stock count and maintenance of the correct consumable stock.
• Assist in the investigation of any irregularities within the Sample Preparation process including the Improvement requests and clients complaints.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Specific Authorities 

• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
• Report any faulty and/or nonfunctioning apparatus or equipment to the immediate superior.
• Each staff member has the authority to cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard and/or work that may affect the quality or integrity of test results.
• Any person has the right to refuse to perform work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way and to report such a situation. The employee has the responsibility to protect the environment as well.
• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to 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.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

• Compliant with all SGS QOH&S and HR policies and procedures
• Granted sufficient authority to achieve the given responsibilities as per relevant SGS Authority policies
• Responsible for the daily safety and health of employees on behalf of SGS upper management and for raising issues with SGS upper management where required
• Keep up to date on SGS inspection policies and procedures. Apply the necessary policy to all inspections to avoid misunderstandings during inspections
• Adhere to all QHSE requirements of the SGS management systems.

Qualifications :

Education

• Minimum Matric with Mathematics and Science

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in the sample preparation environment.

Competencies 

• Full knowledge of sample preparation techniques

Additional Information :

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time