Research Technician: Analytical Services (Pretoria Central) at Agricultural Research Council

Description
Analytical and Diagnostic Services

• Receive, register, final review of results and report on analyses.
• Invoicing on lab management system.
• Client liaison.
• Organize workflow and ensure that samples are tested in accordance with customer requests.
• Develop, evaluate, validate and implement test methods in the laboratory.
• Implement and update technical SOPs.
• Perform routine plant and soil analysis on CHNS analyzer and other laboratory instruments.
• Do trouble shooting on equipment and procedures used in the lab.
• Calibrate and maintain equipment.
• Maintain and update lab book and filling of raw data, all reports and invoices for the project.
• Plan work activities as directed by work schedule.
• Train personnel and interns on different techniques.
• Maintain a clean work area and facilities.
• Quality Control
• Maintain the quality control system and, therefore, follow all QC procedures and SOPs.
• Write and update methods and validation documents.
• Monitor analytical standards.
• Verify or calibrate equipment as required.
• Laboratory Safety and Compliance
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Supervise OHS regulations in the laboratory.
• Adhere to good housekeeping and GLP in the lab.

Requirements

• National Diploma or degree in Analytical Chemistry.
• 3-5 years’ experience in plant and soil analysis methods, performing routine analysis on CHNS analyzer.
• Knowledge on how to process and interpret data from the instrument is important.
• Registration with relevant scientific body would be an advantage.
• Computer literacy.
• Good communication and planning skills.