Team Leader ICP OESMS

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure samples are prepared processed and analyzed according to established methods and procedures in support of quality and management systems within the ICP OES/MS Department.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Personnel Management Analysts Lab Technicians / Assistants Interns

• Supervise staff according to company procedures and policies
• In-service training in order to develop and optimize staff skills
• Continuous measurement of skills and identify shortcomings of staff
• Problem solving advice and guidance on technical matters
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager

Performing tests/ Troubleshooting

• Accurate registration storage retention and disposal of samples according to prescribed procedures.
• Preparation/supervising preparation of samples for analysis
• Performing routine tests on samples according to standard methods and procedures.
• Assist in sections when and if so communicated; completing tasks and analysis you have been declared competent for duties with regards to accredited analysis must receive priority over non-accredited work.
• Operate/ troubleshoot ICP OES/ MS instruments according to specified procedures.
• Maintain records indicating maintenance working conditions and quality control measures.
• Ensure good laboratory practices are followed.
• Adhere to competency training program
• 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.
• Ensure customer service requirements for testing/analysis are met.
• Monitor and control stock levels of required chemicals and consumables.
• Adhere to sample turn-around timeframes.

Quality system

• Performing tests on all quality control samples according to standard methods and procedures.
• Accurately record results on QC charts
• Evaluate results and report any deviations from quality control norms immediately
• Record keeping of all control and reference sample results

Reporting results opinions and interpretations

• Documenting of all relevant sample information.
• Report all results on SLIMS and / or designated worksheets
• Issue reports and add comments or suggestions when required.

Method modification and development

• Assess necessity for new method development.
• Assess shortcomings and deviations and perform actions to implement and improve existing methods and procedures.

Method Validation

• Ensure the execution and finalization of method validation and associated work as they arise.
• Train and oversee analyst and lab technician method validation.
• Ensure competence of subordinates are up to date.

Quality and Health & Safety system

• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• 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
• Keep workplace and equipment neat and tidy.
• Do not mess on any apparatus or instrument and if it should happen clean up spills immediately before continuing.
• Perform Health and Safety inspections in designated areas.
• Report deviations and communicate instructions to improve and maintain the quality system.

Managerial duties

• Support operations and contribute to positive staff morale.
• Supervise analysts lab technicians assistants & interns.
• Ensure subordinates competencies are current.
• Plan workload of subordinates to ensure optimal use of equipment and that turn-around times are met.

Specific Authorities

• 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 take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.

Qualifications :

Education

• Qualification in Chemistry or Food Technology
• BSc Honors Chemistry or Masters with SACNASP registration an advantage
• Analytical Chemistry to support nutritional and chemical composition of matrices across the food value chains from inputs to waste
• Code 8 drivers license

Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in Analytical Chemistry to support nutritional and chemical composition of matrices across the food value chains from inputs to waste
• Minimum 5 years experience with ICP OES/ MS technique
• High throughput routinized analytical testing in an ISO 17025 accredited facility.

Competencies

• Must not be colour blind
• Systematic
• Thorough
• Attention to detail
• Accurate
• Teamwork

Additional Information :

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time