Laboratory Technician

• Ensure a safe work environment for self and all staff
• Assist in daily laboratory management and ensure timely, quality sample analysis
• Act as relief supervisor when required
• Maintain accurate records for sample submission, preparation and turnaround times
• Operate ICP-MS/OES, MP-AES and AAS instruments
• Maintain laboratory areas and delegate tasks to sample preparation and laboratory assistants
• Monitor laboratory productivity and sample progress
• Organize samples and arrange timely return of samples and waste materials to clients when required
• Train new staff and maintain training documents
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures
• Coordinate with clients and provide sample progress updates
• Keep laboratory work areas clean, functional and uncontaminated
• Ensure equipment is operational; schedule and perform basic maintenance
• Organize work priorities to meet client needs and contracts
• Maintain the Quality Management System and Laboratory Manuals
• Check results for quality and accuracy
• Perform general administrative support duties
• Comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct

• Professional qualifications in chemistry or related discipline
• Experience in laboratory work, sample preparation and chemical knowledge
• Basic understanding of computer applications
• Understanding of acid extraction methods and recognition of sample types
• Understanding analytical procedures
• Understanding of fire assay operation and laboratory techniques
• Demonstrated experience in administration
• Competent in using CCLAS LIMS
• Knowledge of Company Quality Systems
• Competent in ICP-MS/OES
• Competent in MP-AES
• Competent in AAS

• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time for volunteering and blood donations
• Corporate health and wellbeing offers
• Ongoing learning and development
• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• SGS Rewards employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback