Chemist at SGS

Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Chemist will be responsible for all analysis of samples in the most accurate and productive way and timely as per relevant Test Method Instruction, assist the HOD in ensuring compliance with the SGS Laboratory Quality Manual as well as Health and Safety procedures.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical

•  Analyzing of all analytical samples for specific analysis using the correct procedures and / or methods.
• Technical accuracy of results is monitored and remedial action is taken when necessary and data is recorded (Evaluation of analytical results)
• Update internal findings, improvement request and keep minutes of internal meetings
•  Responsible for Reports that are generated detailing analytical results, and can include opinions and interpretations
• Verifying of instruments.
•  Assist with the maintenance of instruments and apparatus.
•  Must have workable knowledge to calibrate and perform minor maintenance of laboratory and preparation equipment.
•  Early identification of biases and QC issues and immediate communication of these to the Section Manager
• Diagnose all suspect results and assist in rectifying the problem whether it is equipment or analytical.

Administration

• Calculate test results as per standard format and / or procedures.
• Report results within the time frame specified.
•  Report any apparatus or equipment which, to your knowledge, is not functioning correctly to the Section Manager.
•  Calculate all test results in a standard format as per relevant Test Method Instruction for each workstation.
•  Transfer data from the instrument to LIMS
•  All analytical data and calculations shall be made traceable and stored in the relevant files for that purpose or LIMS.
•  Recording and filing of all equipment records for Quality purposes.
•  Sample disposal
• Verify test results against control samples and charts.
• Re-analyze analysis samples when control results are not within the control charts limits.

General

• Assist with changing of gas cylinders.
• Overseeing the cleaning of the laboratory and immediate working area.
•  Ensure that quality procedures are complied with.
• Ensure compliance with the Laboratory Health and Safety Act.
• Perform duties on all relevant workstations as required by the shift workload.
• Must be willing to work shifts
•  Must be willing to work overtime whenever necessary.
•  Assist on any lower or above level when necessary
•  Supervisor skills and computer literacy would be advantages.
•  Assist with the training of new staff / operators on new methods and / or procedures.
•  Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
•  Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Supervising

• Supervisor skills and computer literacy would be advantages.
• Assist with the training on new methods and /or procedures.
• Control the time keeping on the shift.
• Plan leave in such a way that overtime is kept to a minimum.
•  Check on daily staff attendance and address any problem timelessly and Pro-actively.
•  Ensure that there are sufficient Staff members on shift.
•  Shift take over will only take place in the Laboratory building.

Production

• Plan leave in such a way that overtime is kept to a minimum.
•  Check on daily staff attendance and address any problem timelessly and Pro-actively.
• Ensure that there are sufficient Staff members on shift.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY 

• 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

• BSc Chemistry on National Diploma Analytical Chemistry

Experience

• Operational experience in a SANAS 17025 accredited facility
• LIMS administration and operation
• Experience in instrumentation, data collection and reporting
• At least 3 years’ experience

REQUIRED SKILLS

•  Competent in the use of the LIMS.
•  Must be able to do troubleshooting on instrument and methods used.
•  Must know how to verify calibration standards / quality control standards / verification / standards and Certified Reference Materials (CRM’s).
•  Managing Good Laboratory Practice.
•  Assisting the Snr Chemist with
•  Preparation of SANAS audits.
•  Managing laboratory documentation.