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Job Description

• Perform the (weighing, fluxing, fusion, cupelling and dissolution of prills) exactly as per relevant Competence Modules set (Weighing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fluxing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fusion, Cupellation, Digestion of Ag and Pd prills)
• Punctuality at all times.
• Ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to the turnaround time commitments. Report daily production figures to Team Leader/Supervisor, and also bona fide explanations for targets not met.
• Assist in the investigation of any irregularities/non conformances within the Fire Assay process including the Improvement Requests and Client’s Complaints.
• Follow Team Leaders/Supervisors clear detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing the duties.
• Must have the basic understanding of the LIMS system.
• Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
• Assist with the profiling of jobs scheduled for the day, night & weekend shifts.
• Assist with the maintenance of the laboratory instruments and apparatus.
• Must be willing to work overtime/flexible hours when necessary.
• Assist in the co-ordination and supervising of the production team.
• Assist in the completion of Production report.
• Assist in ensuring that required stock levels for Laboratory are maintained.
• Assist in the monthly stock counts within the department.
• Standing in for Team Leader during his absence when required due to meetings, trainings, sick leave & annual leave.
• Adhere to all quality requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Qualifications

Education

• Matric

Experience

• Experience in Fire Assay laboratory will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management system will be an advantage
• Ability to strictly follow and understand instructions
• Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) fluently in the English language
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management system
• Matric literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to work well in a team situation towards achieving common departmental goals
• Ability to work 24/7 shift patterns
• Ability to work at multiple work stations when required
• Ability to work systematically at all and maintain work and workflow traceability at all times

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Overview

This position is in an NIH-funded lab within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology that investigates antibiotic resistance and vaccine development for pathogenic bacteria. This position provides laboratory support for work in bacterial culture, molecular biology, protein purification and immunological assays. Animal work (mice) is also expected. For further details, please see our lab website at

Responsibilities

• Perform routine procedures in bacterial culture; molecular biology (e.g., DNA and RNA purification, PCR); clone, produce and analyze recombinant polypeptides; and immunological assays (e.g., ELISA); work with live animals (mice).
• Maintain laboratory and lab supply inventory, and monitor equipment for maintenance
• Record experimental steps, data, and results.
• Train students and part-time lab assistants in some of the lab procedures
• Abide by established lab standards for communication, documentation, organization, and teamwork.

Qualifications

Education requirement: A., B.S., or M.S.

Technical/computer skills: Proficiency in MS Excel

Prior experience: One year (or more) of relevant laboratory experience is preferred.

Minimum Salary USD $40,000.00/Yr.Maximum Salary USD $50,000.00/Yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Assist in inspection and testing of materials and products to ensure adherence to established standards of strength, quality and efficacy.

Assist in operating test equipment

Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance

·Assist QC Technician in the day to day running of the Quality Control Department

Quality Control

·Inspection/sampling/testing of all incoming goods (bulk, finished, packaging)

·Test all incoming product (bulk, packed, components) except where facilities are not

available and product must be sent to outside agency

·Assist in the submission of samples to third party labs for testing.

·Assist with in-house audits

·Ensure status labelling of all products and materials

·Complete release/testing documentation for Bulk Warehouse for Re-packing or for

Finished Product Warehouse for Distribution

·Liaise with Finish Product Warehouse for re-work (where applicable)

·Check Bulk Products prior to testing

·Ensure batch documentation is collated and correctly filed

·Ensure maintenance/servicing of Laboratory equipment/facilities

·Routinely check released product for compliance to GWP in the Warehouse

·Comply with requirements of the companys International and various Regulatory authorities

§Regarding Quality Control Methods, Standard

§Operating Procedures and Works Instructions

·Ensure periodic review and documented quality control inspections of the Finished/bulk

goods Warehouse and Laboratory

·Effectively communicate and document all major quality problems to QC Technician to

·Support and make recommendations to improve company policies and procedures.

·Ensure cleanliness of all controlled areas (Reject cage, sampling booth, retention store)

Legal

·Ensure that acceptable safety practices are followed in the laboratory

·Comply with company/warehouse and laboratory safety requirements

·Comply with statutory and legal requirements in terms of storage and disposal of

materials and products.

·Ensure that correct type/number retention samples are kept

Assist in inspection and testing of materials and products to ensure adherence to established standards of strength, quality and efficacy.

Assist in operating test equipment

Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance

·Assist QC Technician in the day to day running of the Quality Control Department

Quality Control

·Inspection/sampling/testing of all incoming goods (bulk, finished, packaging)

·Test all incoming product (bulk, packed, components) except where facilities are not

available and product must be sent to outside agency

·Assist in the submission of samples to third party labs for testing.

·Report on product defects/non-conformances

·Assist with in-house audits

·Ensure status labelling of all products and materials

·Complete release/testing documentation for Bulk Warehouse for Re-packing or for

Finished Product Warehouse for Distribution

·Liaise with Finish Product Warehouse for re-work (where applicable)

·Managing Packaging Components

·Check Bulk Products prior to testing

·Ensure batch documentation is collated and correctly filed

·Ensure maintenance/servicing of Laboratory equipment/facilities

·Routinely check released product for compliance to GWP in the Warehouse

·Comply with requirements of the companys International and various Regulatory authorities

§Regarding Quality Control Methods, Standard

§Operating Procedures and Works Instructions

·Ensure periodic review and documented quality control inspections of the Finished/bulk

goods Warehouse and Laboratory

·Effectively communicate and document all major quality problems to QC Technician to

ensure closure on resolution.

·Support and make recommendations to improve company policies and procedures.

·Ensure cleanliness of all controlled areas (Reject cage, sampling booth, retention store)

Legal

·Ensure that acceptable safety practices are followed in the laboratory

·Comply with company/warehouse and laboratory safety requirements

·Comply with statutory and legal requirements in terms of storage and disposal of

materials and products.

·Ensure that correct type/number retention samples are kept

Requirements

Technical Skills

·Minimum Grade 12 qualification

·Experience in a suitable laboratory facility

·English (both written and verbal)

·Fork lift license an advantage

Behavioral Skills

·Good communication skills

·Problem solving

·Ability to in a team

·Strong analytical skills

·Time management, planning, organization and prioritization skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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Assist in the analysis of experimental data and the preparation of reports.
Material Testing: br>Conduct basic material testing according to established procedures.
Operate testing equipment and record results accurately.
Assist in the interpretation of test results and report findings to engineers.
Other Duties:
Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
Contribute to the development of new laboratory procedures and protocols.

Overview This position is in an NIH-funded lab within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology that investigates antibiotic resistance and vaccine development for pathogenic bacteria. This position provides laboratory support for work in bacterial culture, molecular biology, protein purification and immunological assays. Animal work (mice) is also expected. For further details, please see our lab website at Responsibilities Perform routine procedures in bacterial culture; molecular biology (e.g., DNA and RNA purification, PCR); clone, produce and analyze recombinant polypeptides; and immunological assays (e.g., ELISA); work with live animals (mice). Maintain laboratory and lab supply inventory, and monitor equipment for maintenance Record experimental steps, data, and results. Train students and part-time lab assistants in some of the lab procedures Abide by established lab standards for communication, documentation, organization, and teamwork. Qualifications Education requirement: A., B. S., or M. S. Technical/computer skills: Proficiency in MS Excel Prior experience: One year (or more) of relevant laboratory experience is preferred. Minimum Salary USD $40,000.00/Yr.Maximum Salary USD $50,000.00/Yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Assist in inspection and testing of materials and products to ensure adherence to established standards of strength, quality and efficacy. Assist in operating test equipment Responsibilities: Quality Assurance ·Assist QC Technician in the day to day running of the Quality Control Department Quality Control ·Inspection/sampling/testing of all incoming goods (bulk, finished, packaging) ·Test all incoming product (bulk, packed, components) except where facilities are not available and product must be sent to outside agency ·Assist in the submission of samples to third party labs for testing. ·Assist with in-house audits ·Ensure status labelling of all products and materials ·Complete release/testing documentation for Bulk Warehouse for Re-packing or for Finished Product Warehouse for Distribution ·Liaise with Finish Product Warehouse for re-work (where applicable) ·Check Bulk Products prior to testing ·Ensure batch documentation is collated and correctly filed ·Ensure maintenance/servicing of Laboratory equipment/facilities ·Routinely check released product for compliance to GWP in the Warehouse ·Comply with requirements of the companys International and various Regulatory authorities §Regarding Quality Control Methods, Standard §Operating Procedures and Works Instructions ·Ensure periodic review and documented quality control inspections of the Finished/bulk goods Warehouse and Laboratory ·Effectively communicate and document all major quality problems to QC Technician to ·Support and make recommendations to improve company policies and procedures. ·Ensure cleanliness of all controlled areas (Reject cage, sampling booth, retention store) Legal ·Ensure that acceptable safety practices are followed in the laboratory ·Comply with company/warehouse and laboratory safety requirements ·Comply with statutory and legal requirements in terms of storage and disposal of materials and products. ·Ensure that correct type/number retention samples are kept Assist in inspection and testing of materials and products to ensure adherence to established standards of strength, quality and efficacy. Assist in operating test equipment Responsibilities: Quality Assurance ·Assist QC Technician in the day to day running of the Quality Control Department Quality Control ·Inspection/sampling/testing of all incoming goods (bulk, finished, packaging) ·Test all incoming product (bulk, packed, components) except where facilities are not available and product must be sent to outside agency ·Assist in the submission of samples to third party labs for testing. ·Report on product defects/non-conformances ·Assist with in-house audits ·Ensure status labelling of all products and materials ·Complete release/testing documentation for Bulk Warehouse for Re-packing or for Finished Product Warehouse for Distribution ·Liaise with Finish Product Warehouse for re-work (where applicable) ·Managing Packaging Components ·Check Bulk Products prior to testing ·Ensure batch documentation is collated and correctly filed ·Ensure maintenance/servicing of Laboratory equipment/facilities ·Routinely check released product for compliance to GWP in the Warehouse ·Comply with requirements of the companys International and various Regulatory authorities §Regarding Quality Control Methods, Standard §Operating Procedures and Works Instructions ·Ensure periodic review and documented quality control inspections of the Finished/bulk goods Warehouse and Laboratory ·Effectively communicate and document all major quality problems to QC Technician to ensure closure on resolution. ·Support and make recommendations to improve company policies and procedures. ·Ensure cleanliness of all controlled areas (Reject cage, sampling booth, retention store) Legal ·Ensure that acceptable safety practices are followed in the laboratory ·Comply with company/warehouse and laboratory safety requirements ·Comply with statutory and legal requirements in terms of storage and disposal of materials and products. ·Ensure that correct type/number retention samples are kept RequirementsTechnical Skills ·Minimum Grade 12 qualification ·Experience in a suitable laboratory facility ·English (both written and verbal) ·Fork lift license an advantage Behavioral Skills ·Good communication skills ·Problem solving ·Ability to in a team ·Strong analytical skills ·Time management, planning, organization and prioritization skills Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Korakhoa Solutions (HR Services) by 2x Get notified about new Laboratory Assistant jobs in Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa . 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Assist in the analysis of experimental data and the preparation of reports.
Material Testing:
Conduct basic material testing according to established procedures.
Operate testing equipment and record results accurately.
Assist in the interpretation of test results and report findings to engineers.
Other Duties:
Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
Contribute to the development of new laboratory procedures and protocols.

We 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 interconnected world.

Job Description

• Perform the (weighing, fluxing, fusion, cupelling and dissolution of prills) exactly as per relevant Competence Modules set (Weighing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fluxing in Geochem Fire Assay, Fusion, Cupellation, Digestion of Ag and Pd prills)
• Punctuality at all times.
• Ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to the turnaround time commitments. Report daily production figures to Team Leader/Supervisor, and also bona fide explanations for targets not met.
• Assist in the investigation of any irregularities/non conformances within the Fire Assay process including the Improvement Requests and Client’s Complaints.
• Follow Team Leaders/Supervisors clear detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing the duties.
• Must have the basic understanding of the LIMS system.
• Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
• Assist with the profiling of jobs scheduled for the day, night & weekend shifts.
• Assist with the maintenance of the laboratory instruments and apparatus.
• Must be willing to work overtime/flexible hours when necessary.
• Assist in the co-ordination and supervising of the production team.
• Assist in the completion of Production report.
• Assist in ensuring that required stock levels for Laboratory are maintained.
• Assist in the monthly stock counts within the department.
• Standing in for Team Leader during his absence when required due to meetings, trainings, sick leave & annual leave.
• Adhere to all quality requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Qualifications

Education

• Matric
• Relevant qualifications will be an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Ability to strictly follow and understand instructions
• Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) fluently in the English language
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management system
• Matric literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to work well in a team situation towards achieving common departmental goals
• Ability to work 24/7 shift patterns
• Ability to work at multiple work stations when required
• Ability to work systematically at all and maintain work and workflow traceability at all times

Additional Information Job Location #J-18808-Ljbffr

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Report hazardous chemical spillages, malfunctioning instruments and any deviation from the cleaning procedure to the Laboratory Analyst and Manager. Maintain adequate stock levels by placing orders for cleaning materials. Prepare sample filters to be ready for filtering water samples. Move and lift furniture and equipment. Adhere to all relevant safely procedures as stipulated by the Company and OHS policy including the requirements of the ISO 17025 standard

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Grade 12 (NQF 4) with Maths and Science
• 1 year experience

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