Analyst - Cape Town, South Africa - SGS

SGS

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Company Description
SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Ensure samples are prepared, processed and analyzed according to established methods and procedures in support of quality and management systems.

Performing tests

Accurate handling, storage, retention and disposal of samples according to prescribed procedures.
Preparation/supervising preparation of samples for analysis.
Performing routine analysis on samples according to standard methods and procedures.
Operate instruments according to specified procedures
Maintain records indicating maintenance, working conditions and quality control measures.
Ensure good laboratory practices are followed do not mess on any apparatus or instrument and if it should happen, clean up spills immediately before continuing.
Ensure good laboratory practices are followed.
Adhere to competency training program, keep competencies up to date.
Assist in sections when and if so communicated; doing task and analysis you have been declared competent for.
Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Planning of tests and evaluation of results under supervision

Plan activities according to the sample volume and quantities received
Ensure customer service requirements for testing/analysis are met.
Monitor and control stock levels of required chemicals and consumables.
Evaluate results against quality control specifications
Adhere to sample turnaround timeframes
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Quality System

Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
Performing tests on all quality control samples according to standard methods and procedures
Accurately record results on QC charts
Evaluate results and report any deviation from quality control norms immediately
Record keeping of all control and reference sample results.
Adhere to competency training program.
Take part in Proficiency testing and submit results timeously.
Investigate non conformances, customer complaints, Improvement requests

Reporting opinions and interpretations under supervision

Documenting of all relevant sample information.
Report all results on SLIMS and / or designated worksheets.
Calculation and record keeping of all analytical results
Adhere to ISO 17025 requirements in terms of record keeping and traceability.

Method modification and development under supervision

Perform analysis and report results required for method and instrument validation.
Report shortcomings and deviations and perform communicated actions to implement and improve new and existing methods and procedures

Method validation

Ensure the execution and finalization of method validation and associated work as they arise aligned to ISO 1702
Analytical method validation

Health & Safety System

Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system

Actively participate in safety related activities.
Always wear appropriate protective clothing.
Adhere to all relevant HSE procedures and protocols.
Awareness of the dangers of chemicals used through the study of MSDS.
Keep workplace and equipment neat and tidy.
Perform Health and Safety inspections in designated areas
Report deviations and communicate instructions to improve and maintain the quality system.
Record keeping of all control and reference sample results.

Managerial duties

Support operations and contribute to positive staff morale.
Supervise and assist in training Lab technicians, lab assistants and interns.
Ensure subordinate's competencies are current.

Qualifications Education**- Qualification in Chemistry, Food Technology (National Diploma or BSc.)

BSc Honors Chemistry or Masters' with SACNASP registration an advantage
Analytical Chemistry to support nutritional and chemical composition of matrices across the food value chains from inputs to waste

Experience

Minimum 5 years' experience in high throughput routinized analytical testing in an ISO 17025 accredited facility
Experience in ICP-MS / wet chemistry techniques in a food laboratory that is ISO 17025 accredited
Strong capabilities in ICP-MS method development, validation and implementation.

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