Job 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.

RESPONISIBILITIES

Personnel Management - Analysts, Lab Technicians / Assistants, Interns

• Supervise staff according to company procedures and policies
• In-service training in order to develop and optimize staff skills
• Continuous measurement of skills and identify shortcomings of staff
• Problem solving, advice and guidance on technical matters
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager

Performing tests

• Accurate registration, storage, retention and disposal of samples according to prescribed procedures.
• Preparation/supervising preparation of samples for analysis
• Performing routine tests on samples according to standard methods and procedures.
• Assist in sections when and if so communicated; completing tasks and analysis you have been declared competent for - duties with regards to accredited analysis must receive priority over non-accredited work.
• Operate instruments according to specified procedures.
• Maintain records indicating maintenance, working conditions and quality control measures.
• Ensure good laboratory practices are followed.
• Adhere to competency training program
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager

Planning of tests and evaluation of results

• 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.
• Adhere to sample turn-around timeframes.

Quality 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 deviations from quality control norms immediately
• Record keeping of all control and reference sample results

Reporting results, opinions and interpretations

• Documenting of all relevant sample information.
• Report all results on SLIMS and / or designated worksheets
• Issue reports and add comments or suggestions when required.

Method modification and development

• Assess necessity for new method development.
• Assess shortcomings and deviations and perform actions to implement and improve existing methods and procedures.

Method Validation

• Ensure the execution and finalization of method validation and associated work as they arise.
• Train and oversee analyst and lab technician method validation.
• Ensure competence of subordinates are up to date.

Quality and Health & Safety system

• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Always wear the necessary protective clothing
• Adhere to all relevant safety procedures and protocols
• Awareness of the dangers of chemicals used through the study of MSDS
• Keep workplace and equipment neat and tidy.
• Do not mess on any apparatus or instrument and if it should happen, clean up spills immediately before continuing.
• Perform Health and Safety inspections in designated areas.
• Report deviations and communicate instructions to improve and maintain the quality system.

Managerial duties

• Support operations and contribute to positive staff morale.
• Supervise analysts, lab technicians, assistants & interns.
• Ensure subordinate's competencies are current.
• Plan workload of subordinates to ensure optimal use of equipment and that turn-around times are met.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or enter hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
• Plan workload of subordinates to ensure optimal use of equipment and that turn-around times are met.
• Other specific authorities as indicated on the Agri Food Laboratory Designated Staff List

Qualifications

Education

• Qualification in Chemistry or Food Technology
• BSc Honor's Chemistry or Master's with SACNASP registration an advantage
• Analytical Chemistry to support nutritional and chemical composition of matrices across the food value chains from inputs to waste
• Code 8 driver's license

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Analytical Chemistry to support nutritional and chemical composition of matrices across the food value chains from inputs to waste
• Strong capabilities in LCMS / HPLC validation and implementation
• High throughput routinized analytical testing in an ISO 17025 accredited facility

Additional Information

• Must not be colour blind
• Systematic
• Thorough
• Attention to detail
• Accurate
• Teamwork

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