40 Laboratory Assistant jobs in South Africa

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.

Location: Mpumalanga

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Summary:
Hire Resolve's Client are seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician to join their mining team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting metallurgical testing and analysis to support our mining operations. This role will involve running various laboratory experiments, collecting data, and providing recommendations to improve efficiency and productivity in our mining processes.

1. Conduct metallurgical testing on samples collected from mining operations.
2. Prepare samples for analysis using various laboratory equipment and tools.
3. Perform chemical and physical analysis of samples to determine composition and properties.
4. Interpret and analyze test results to identify potential issues and provide recommendations for improvement.
5. Maintain accurate records of test results and data for reporting purposes.
6. Collaborate with other team members to troubleshoot issues and find innovative solutions.
7. Adhere to safety protocols and regulations while working in the laboratory.

1. Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
2. Previous experience working in a metallurgical laboratory, preferably in the mining industry.
3. Familiarity with laboratory equipment and techniques for metallurgical testing.
4. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
7. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

1. Salary: R360k - R420k

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today, contact Menina Campher at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Job category: Chemistry, Physics and Biology

Location: Queenstown

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Twizza is the fastest growing, affordable, quality beverage company in South Africa supplying local markets and selected neighboring countries from our manufacturing facilities in Queenstown, Middelburg (Mpumalanga) and Cape Town. We are a passionate, innovative, and entrepreneurial organization committed to excellence, collaboration, transparency, respect, inspiration and we are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our Cape Town Quality & Compliance Team. The purpose of a Laboratory Technician is to conduct microbiological and analytical tests on raw material and finished products manufactured ensuring results are communicated and corrected, to comply with the organizational as well as legal standards and procedures, and to carry out any other relevant duties as required.

Product testing:

• Conduct micro and analytical testing on the following products using approved testing methods as per SOP:
• Incoming Raw Material and verification of consignment products.
• External verification tests by a SANAS Accredited Laboratory.
• Equipment Calibration and/or Verifications.
• Conduct micro-testing on people, equipment, environment, water, and air by plating on Agar plates and Petri Films.
• Conduct analytical tests in water as follows: Chlorine and pH.

Communication, reporting of results and deviations, and Investigation:

• Communicate any deviations to the Team Leader and/or Quality Manager and assist in root cause analysis to identify the source of deviation/non-conformity.

Ensure all reagents to be used are available and discard all waste generated during analysis:

• Plan work accordingly and request reagents if not available or about to expire.
• Correct and safe packing of waste for disposal.

Health, Safety, Quality and FSSC 22 000:

• Inspection on plant and products.
• Ensure adherence to standards.
• Ensure that all work is done in a safe manner and all equipment used complies with Safety Standards.
• Support the company's Health and Safety as well as Quality programme to achieve the identified objectives and targets and fulfil the responsibilities assigned by management. Adhere to all Food Safety Standards and report on all issues with regards to the Food Safety Management System to the Food Safety Team.
• Ensure that the Critical Control Points (CCP 1 & CCP 2) and Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRP 2) are measured, monitored and verified at predetermined frequencies as per the SOP.

• Grade 12
• BSC Microbiology/ BSC or Diploma in Biotechnology/ B.Tech in Food Technology / Analytical Chemistry

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Others: RandD, Science and Scientific Research

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Technician within the Pyrometallurgy Division. The successful candidate will assist in the commissioning, maintenance, operation and management of laboratory and pilot-scale facilities in the Pyrometallurgy Division. Ability to conceptualise and execute research and commercial projects using laboratory and pilot scale facilities is a highly desirable attribute for the position. Contributing to human capital development and willingness to work towards a common purpose with a strong sense of equity and inclusion are non-negotiable attributes of the role.

• Responsible for the commissioning, maintenance, operation and management of laboratory and pilot-scale facilities in the Pyrometallurgy Division.
• Providing technical support and facilitating the smooth execution of research, technology demonstration, and commercialisation activities in the Division.
• Assume full responsibility for the sample management and SHEQ systems, including maintaining detailed equipment maintenance schedules and ensuring that critical spares and stocks are timely maintained and preserved.
• Providing administrative support to the Division, including managing and coordinating tender processes for CAPEX and large scale infrastructure projects.
• Contributing to human capital development through coaching and mentoring of colleagues, including providing postgraduate supervision where necessary.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in pyrometallurgy research, technology development or related
  environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop experimental techniques, models and prototypes is a distinct
  advantage.
• Experience in designing pyrometallurgical processes using thermochemical software tools such asPyroSim and FactSage is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to develop experimental techniques, models and prototypes.
• Demonstrable experience in supporting complex research projects, particularly from concept to highertechnology readiness levels.
• Portfolio of publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or conference proceedings is an addedadvantage.

• Minimum BTech in Engineering (Metallurgical/ Chemical/ Process) or equivalent.
• Ideally, MTech in Engineering (Metallurgical/ Chemical/ Process), or equivalent.
• Professional recognition and registration are added advantages.

Job category: Chemistry, Physics and Biology

Location: Queenstown

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Twizza is the fastest growing, affordable, quality beverage company in South Africa supplying local markets and selected neighboring countries from our manufacturing facilities in Queenstown, Middelburg (Mpumalanga) and Cape Town. We are a passionate, innovative, and entrepreneurial organization committed to excellence, collaboration, transparency, respect, inspiration and we are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our Cape Town Quality & Compliance Team. The purpose of a Laboratory Technician is to conduct microbiological and analytical tests on raw material and finished products manufactured ensuring results are communicated and corrected, to comply with the organizational as well as legal standards and procedures, and to carry out any other relevant duties as required.

Product testing:

• Conduct micro and analytical testing on the following products using approved testing methods as per SOP:
• Incoming Raw Material and verification of consignment products.
• External verification tests by a SANAS Accredited Laboratory.
• Equipment Calibration and/or Verifications.
• Conduct micro-testing on people, equipment, environment, water, and air by plating on Agar plates and Petri Films.
• Conduct analytical tests in water as follows: Chlorine and pH.

Communication, reporting of results and deviations, and Investigation:

• Communicate any deviations to the Team Leader and/or Quality Manager and assist in root cause analysis to identify the source of deviation/non-conformity.

Ensure all reagents to be used are available and discard all waste generated during analysis:

• Plan work accordingly and request reagents if not available or about to expire.
• Correct and safe packing of waste for disposal.

Health, Safety, Quality and FSSC 22 000:

• Inspection on plant and products.
• Ensure adherence to standards.
• Ensure that all work is done in a safe manner and all equipment used complies with Safety Standards.
• Support the company's Health and Safety as well as Quality programme to achieve the identified objectives and targets and fulfil the responsibilities assigned by management. Adhere to all Food Safety Standards and report on all issues with regards to the Food Safety Management System to the Food Safety Team.
• Ensure that the Critical Control Points (CCP 1 & CCP 2) and Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRP 2) are measured, monitored and verified at predetermined frequencies as per the SOP.

• Grade 12
• BSC Microbiology/ BSC or Diploma in Biotechnology/ B.Tech in Food Technology / Analytical Chemistry

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Others: RandD, Science and Scientific Research

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Technician within the Pyrometallurgy Division. The successful candidate will assist in the commissioning, maintenance, operation and management of laboratory and pilot-scale facilities in the Pyrometallurgy Division. Ability to conceptualise and execute research and commercial projects using laboratory and pilot scale facilities is a highly desirable attribute for the position. Contributing to human capital development and willingness to work towards a common purpose with a strong sense of equity and inclusion are non-negotiable attributes of the role.

• Responsible for the commissioning, maintenance, operation and management of laboratory and pilot-scale facilities in the Pyrometallurgy Division.
• Providing technical support and facilitating the smooth execution of research, technology demonstration, and commercialisation activities in the Division.
• Assume full responsibility for the sample management and SHEQ systems, including maintaining detailed equipment maintenance schedules and ensuring that critical spares and stocks are timely maintained and preserved.
• Providing administrative support to the Division, including managing and coordinating tender processes for CAPEX and large scale infrastructure projects.
• Contributing to human capital development through coaching and mentoring of colleagues, including providing postgraduate supervision where necessary.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in pyrometallurgy research, technology development or related
  environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop experimental techniques, models and prototypes is a distinct
  advantage.
• Experience in designing pyrometallurgical processes using thermochemical software tools such asPyroSim and FactSage is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to develop experimental techniques, models and prototypes.
• Demonstrable experience in supporting complex research projects, particularly from concept to highertechnology readiness levels.
• Portfolio of publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or conference proceedings is an addedadvantage.

• Minimum BTech in Engineering (Metallurgical/ Chemical/ Process) or equivalent.
• Ideally, MTech in Engineering (Metallurgical/ Chemical/ Process), or equivalent.
• Professional recognition and registration are added advantages.

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 89,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

The Junior Laboratory Technician shall be responsible for performing analytical tests on Chemical, Petroleum, Agricultural and other food related products. This is to determine whether a product conforms/does not conform to Client’s specifications. The Junior Laboratory Technician will work and report test results under the close supervision of a Senior Laboratory Technician.

1. Perform analysis using approved and valid test methods e.g. ASTM, IP, AOCS, BP etc.
2. All analysis to be performed with the highest level of accuracy and precision.
3. Ensure that all analytical equipment is calibrated before use.
4. Ensure that all analytical solutions and reagents are standardized before use.
5. Maintain a calibration schedule for all analytical equipment.
6. Label all analytical equipment with unique identification numbers and calibration status.
7. Record calibration data accurately and in the correct documentation for traceability purposes.
8. Maintain records of all raw data and calculations for traceability purposes.
9. Ensure that all reference materials are valid and traceable to an approved supplier.
10. Report immediately any deficiencies and malfunctions to the Laboratory Manager.
11. Report immediately any non-conformances to the Laboratory Manager.
12. Rectify non-conformances through corrective/preventative actions.
13. Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
14. Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the direct line manager.

Education

• Minimum academic qualification is National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years testing experience in Petroleum / Chemical related industry. Subject to Management's discretion.

Competencies

• Valid driver’s license.

We are seeking a skilled Dental Technician with at least 2 years of experience in crown and bridge work, including digital design and manufacturing. Proficiency in CAD/CAM systems, especially Exocad, is required to create accurate and aesthetic restorations. The ideal candidate should have a strong attention to detail, be team-oriented, and committed to maintaining high-quality lab standards.

For more information, please contact Richard Bramley at +27 83 490 1586 or email

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Hospitals and Health Care

Location: Mpumalanga

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Summary:
Hire Resolve's Client are seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician to join their mining team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting metallurgical testing and analysis to support our mining operations. This role will involve running various laboratory experiments, collecting data, and providing recommendations to improve efficiency and productivity in our mining processes.

• Conduct metallurgical testing on samples collected from mining operations.
• Prepare samples for analysis using various laboratory equipment and tools.
• Perform chemical and physical analysis of samples to determine composition and properties.
• Interpret and analyze test results to identify potential issues and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain accurate records of test results and data for reporting purposes.
• Collaborate with other team members to troubleshoot issues and find innovative solutions.
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations while working in the laboratory.

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Previous experience working in a metallurgical laboratory, preferably in the mining industry.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and techniques for metallurgical testing.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

• Salary: R360k - R420k
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Apply for this role today, contact Menina Campher at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.