Laboratory Assistant x2 - Johannesburg Water

PURPOSE

To conduct routine elementary analysis in the laboratory, assist the analyst with the simple analyses when necessary and keep the workplace clean and tidy. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan daily laboratory activities. Arrange the received samples on the benches according to the type of sample and worksheet.
• Prepare the samples before analysis by filtering. Plan the verification of instrumentation.
• Receive and sign for samples from different stakeholders as per SOP. Undertake elementary analysis such as COD, Total solids and chlorides according to SOP. Operate the elementary instrumentations such as Conductivity meter as directed.
• Capture data using the necessary computer equipment.
• Report the outcome of the analysis to the manager.
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety rules and procedures as stipulated by the company.
• Check the eye wash bottle & Sodium bicarbonate in the lab. Keep the working place clean & tidy. Assist analyst with the preparation of reagents, standards and sample preparation daily. Assist analyst with analysis when required.
• Participate in proficiency testing schemes. Participate in accreditation audits. Resolve the Corrective Action Request issued. Verify pH meter daily using the buffers. Verify mass balances using mass pieces.
• Verify auto dispensers by weighing the required volume of water. Verify the heating blocks by checking the temperature daily. Attend toolbox talk. Inform the Lab manager of any anomaly of results.
• Report malfunctioning of instruments to the Lab Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Essential qualifications and experience: 

• Grade 12 (NQF 4) with Mathematics and Science
• 1 year of laboratory experience