Description

The purpose of this position is for the preparation of samples in order to obtain accurate results to monitor performance and ensure the achievement of objectives in the organisation.

Responsibilities

•  Ensure compliance with Quality Laboratory Services Health and Safety responsibilities, legal and operational requirements
•  Identify hazards and risk while performing daily tasks and take preventative measures
•  Comply with provided systems, practices, methods, standards, and procedures of the job
•  Conduct visual inspections of the work area to ensure workplace safety and good housekeeping
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•  Perform routine sampling or collection of samples in operational areas
•  Perform routine preparation of samples (crushing, pulverizing, filtering, rolling, splitting and drying)
•  Perform sieve sizing analyses on samples as part of sample preparation
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•  Inspection and first line fault finding of sampling equipment
•  Daily inspection, cleaning and unblocking of sampling equipment and spillages caused by sampling equipment
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•  Cleaning of all laboratory equipment and instruments
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•  Completing sample checklists and logging of samples on the system
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•  Marking and labelling of sample tags and sample containers
•  Storing of samples according to specifications and colour codes
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•  Perform all sample preparation as per Safe Work instructions to ensure accurate results to the Client and stakeholders
•  Adhere to quality requirements, verifications, calibrations, certifications of equipment

Requirements

•  Grade 12
•  Experience in sample preparation in a laboratory will be advantageous

Skills & Competencies

•  Knowledge of the basic concepts of sample preparation, e.g. contamination, representative sample and integrity of a sample
•  English language proficiency
•  Time management