Senior Laboratory Assistant - Alberton at Rand Water

Job Advert Summary    

To overall responsibility of the successful candidate will be to perform general cleaning task and sample bottle preparation and sampling as required in the Process Quality Laboratory

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science
• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry and water care will be an advantage.
• Experience in Laboratory will serve as an advantage /12 months laboratory experience.
• Technically orientated and able to follow written instructions accurately.
• A valid code B driver’s license with the ability to pass Rand Water’s K

Primary Duties    

• Clean glassware and equipment according to prescribed procedures
• Perform good housekeeping tasks including cleaning of laboratory, stores rooms, cupboards etc. according to prescribed procedures.
• Collect samples from all booster sites including Zwartkopjes Pumping Station
• Pack cooler boxes as required daily and distribute samples to Analytical Facility
• Collect chemicals and stock items from stores on request.
• Collection and distribution of orders and post
• Assist with general laboratory task, such as chemical preparation etc.

Knowledge    

• Basic understanding of general laboratory and quality procedure 
• Basic Understanding of SHEQ procedures

Skills    

• Effective Verbal Communication Skills.
• Timely work out put.
• Ability to prioritize and plan.
• Ability to follow procedures.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Attitude    
• Tolerance to routine work
• Diligent and punctual
• Positive attitude and willing to learn.
• Adaptable to change.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.