Laboratory Assistant at AECI Limited

Job Description

• Maintain a high standard of Quality and Safety when handling samples and performing housekeeping duties.
• Support maintenance of the ISO 17025 Quality Management System.
• Seamless collection of samples from the plant and delivery of samples for testing to the Analyst and Assistant Analysts.
• Actively participate in maintenance of the Quality Management System.
• Observe and follow safety, health, security and environmental policies and guidelines.
• Housekeeping in the various sections of the laboratory.
• Maintain a high standard of safety and quality in all activities.
• Perform periodic stock-taking as required
• Prepare necessary chemicals and solutions to enable seamless analysis
• Perform basic checks and verification of functionality of test equipment and report as appropriate.
• Take responsibility for safe handling of gas cyclinders during delivery
• Manage and coordinate waste disposal in the laboratory.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of Quality and Safety when handling samples and performing housekeeping duties.
• Support maintenance of the ISO 17025 Quality Management System.
• Seamless collection of samples from the plant and delivery of samples for testing to the Analyst and Assistant Analysts.
• Actively participate in maintenance of the Quality Management System.
• Observe and follow safety, health, security and environmental policies and guidelines.
• Housekeeping in the various sections of the laboratory.
• Maintain a high standard of safety and quality in all activities.
• Perform periodic stock-taking as required
• Prepare necessary chemicals and solutions to enable seamless analysis
• Perform basic checks and verification of functionality of test equipment and report as appropriate.
• Take responsibility for safe handling of gas cyclinders during delivery
• Manage and coordinate waste disposal in the laboratory.

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science
• Tertiary education in Chemistry / Science will be an advantage
• Driver’s License (Code B)
• Previous laboratory experience will be an advantage

Competencies

• Knowledge of working with hazardous chemicals
• Collaborating and co-operating
• Good command of English (Read, Speak and Write)
• Good organisational skills
• Attention to detail