Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Laboratory Technician
Overview
• Calibration the weighing balances and keeping daily weekly and monthly records of the calibration data. Capture all the weighing of the calibration data and maintain on the log book.
• Calibration of dispenses and recording the data onto the log books
• Preparation of mineral acids (Hydrochloric acids, nitric acids and aqua regia) to digest the samples.
• Ability to use the microwave oven to digest the pearls after addition of acids.
• Check and maintain the fume hood and scrubbers.
• Monitoring the neutralization of acid fumes and waste from the digestion room before the discarding process
• Operate AA instruments
• Provide feedback to your line manager/supervisor on the equipment and timeous reporting on faults.
• Train new staff
• Provide daily shift production statistics
• Have in depth knowledge of geochemical samples
• Work in other lab areas on the tasks being trained as required
• Report all instrument failures and faults on time
• Making sure that priority jobs are read as directed by the line manager/supervisor
• Perform any other duties that may be deemed fit by your line manager
• Always follow all ALS Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure ALS Health and Safety policies and procedures are always adhered to
• Able to prioritize and give accurate feedback on time
• High standards of attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Able to anticipate needs and must be responsive to enquiries
• Facilitates a team-oriented approach at organizational level
• Sound decision making skills
• A minimum of a Laboratory Technician Diploma or equivalent from a recognized Institution
1 – 2 years’ experience in a laboratory or similar environment
• Full Grade 12 certificate or equivalent

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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