Laboratory Analyst Gr 4 x4 at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• To perform more complex chemical and physical analysis of samples to pre-defined standards in support of operational processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Analyse samples in a chemical/physical laboratory applying basic analytical methods and equipment
• Prepare analytical samples
• Prepare chemical reagents
• Prepare calibrations and analytical standards
• Run calibrations and analytical standards
• Set up and prepare testing equipment
• Apply principles and concepts of Good Laboratory Practice
• Apply concepts of gravimetric methods (including Filtration, Evaporation, Ignition)
• Apply concepts of titration methods (including Acid base, Redox, Potentiometric, titrations)
• Apply concepts of pH, ion selective and conductivity measurements
• Apply concepts of physical analytical methods (Physical properties of solids, liquids and gases)
• Apply workplace primary sample preparation practices
• Analyse samples in a chemical/physical laboratory applying advanced analytical processes and using complex equipment
• Set up and prepare testing equipment
• Apply concepts and principles of spectrophotometric processes visible, Infrared and Near infra red, Raman, NMR, etc.
• Apply concepts and principles of separation processes
• Apply concepts and principles of spectroscopic processes absorption
• Apply concepts and principles of combustion processes
• Apply concepts and principles of physical testing processes (Microscopy, Particle size by instruments, Tensile strength test)
• Apply concepts and principles of thermal analysis processes (Thermos gravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, Thermomechanical, Calorimetry)
• Capture and handle data
• Capture data and report
• Identify, report and redo samples when deviations occur
• Conduct analytical problem solving
• Set up and calibrate testing equipment (as per applicable analytical technique)
• Conduct first line maintenance on testing equipment (as per applicable analytical technique)
• Apply good laboratory practices
• Keep track of consumables and report shortages
• Conform to all legal requirements, e.g. OSH Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act
• Conform to relevant Sasol procedures
• Conform to all applicable ISO standards
• Identify and report unsafe products, e.g. chlorine identification
• Participate in incident investigations
• Conduct safety inspections
• Act as floor controller
• Adhere to safety rules, e.g. PPE regulations
• Work independently
• Effectively plan own work activities
• innovation and Improvement results
• Identify and propose improvements to procedures
• Identify and propose improvement in effectiveness and service delivery
• Make suggestions and contributions to safety improvements
• Team development
• Coaching of junior colleagues/knowledge sharing
• Conduct on-the-job training
• own performance
• Participate in KPI and PDP discussions
• Ensure performance against PDP
• Ensure own delivery on PDP actions
• Proper and effective relationship building with relevant stakeholders
• Ensure the establishment of good relationships with various stakeholders (line management, direct reports, team members, customers, service providers) in order to ensure effective service delivery
• Customer contact and service delivery
• Liaise with customers in reporting deviations
• Report on delays of service
• Comply with SLA with customers

Formal Education

• Matric/N3 with Maths, English & Physical Science
• Relevant Analytical Qualification

Working Experience

• Experience: 0 - 5+ relevant years