PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform routine analytical techniques related to the established Laboratory procedures.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Sample handling
- Classify and label samples.
- Prepare samples for testing using various laboratory equipment.
- Follow methodologies in carrying out routine tasks
- Comply with correct procedures, policies and health/safety guidelines
- Perform daily quality control checks
- Document all activities and record results
- Maintain work area and equipment
- Provide administrative assistance
Handling of glassware
- Ensure prompt and efficient handling of glassware.
- Ensure accurate handling of glassware according to prescribed procedure
- Operate instruments according to specified procedures
- If required, 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.
- Always wear the necessary protective clothing
- Adhere to all relevant safety procedures and protocols.
- Adhere to competency training program.
- Keep workplace and equipment neat and tidy
Planning of duties
- Plan activities according to volume or quantities received.
- Monitor stock levels of required chemicals or consumables. Report to management if levels are low.
- Adhere to turn around timeframes
Quality & 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.
Specific Authorities
- Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection, and take action to address the hazard.
- Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
- Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.