Chemical Laboratory Technician wanted Asap: APPLY HERE
Pretoria, Gauteng
My client, a leader in the manufacturing industry, is seeking a Chemical Laboratory Technician. The role of a Chemical Laboratory Technician is to conduct analytical or lab-based tests on a variety of chemicals, materials or products. The incumbent will typically receive samples and conduct testing for the purposes of quality assurance, safety inspection, regulatory adherence, environmental impact or sample testing.
Key performance criteria of this position include:
To conduct daily process control tests on all critical technical parameters within the plant. These would include but are not limited to incoming raw materials, clay products, glaze products, firing properties and well as finished product properties
Problem-solving and continuous improvement
Data capturing and statistical analysis
Evaluating factory process controls and improving process stability
Training of process controllers
Clay body development, analysis, and continuous improvement
Failure analysis and technical investigations and reporting on customer complaints
Purchasing and financial controls on all laboratory expenses to ensure a cost-effective testing process
Housekeeping and Health and Safety
Desirable skills and attributes of the ideal candidate:
Be in possession of a Metallurgical, Chemical degree or similar degree
Have experience with ceramics, refractories or metallurgical processes
Demonstrate leadership ability by leading from the front
Skills and experience related to failure analysis and problem-solving
Have the ability to analyze a situation problem and resolve issue analytically
Being able to communicate effectively and have good interpersonal skills
Have a hands-on approach and pride in work performed
Attention to detail and perseverance to get the details right
Total commitment to product quality
Have the ability to develop and implement systems and procedures to control the process
A positive attitude, willing to work long hours and ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
BTech: Chemical Engineering – or – Bachelor´s Degree in Biological Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Microbiology or related degree.
At least 2-5 years of experience (full time) in quality control, research, and development or chemical laboratory.
Good knowledge of Laboratory Practices.
Knowledge in the handling of microbiological analysis and advanced analytical laboratory equipment related quality control programs, for example, GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices)
MS Office
Reporting to:
FACTORY MANAGER
Key Competencies / Skills:
Problem-solving abilities,
Resilience, energetic and robust
Initiative / Proactive
Self-awareness
Positive attitude
Willing to work long hours
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Ability to work without supervision
HOURS OF WORK:
Monday – Friday
Every alternative Saturday
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Source: Indeed
