Laboratory Analyst

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for three (3) Laboratory Analysts to join the Richards Bay Laboratory team. This role is responsible for ensuring that work is followed according to documented methods and procedures. Ensuring at all times that high accuracy and precision is applied to methods and procedures through incorporating and promoting Good Laboratory Practice Principles.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight the incumbent will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

In this role you will be responsible to

Ensure at all times that a high degree of accuracy and precision is applied to methods and procedures through incorporating and promoting good laboratory practice principles

Ensure that work throughput is followed in accordance with documented methods and procedures. It is the post holder’s responsibility to inform the Senior Analyst of any failure in compliance to documented methods

Carry out the workload that is assigned to you and manage through the most cost-effective utilization of time and resources

Advise the Senior Analyst of repetitive technical problems relating to day-to-day analytical procedures and standard operating practices

Maintain records and laboratory data such that work is clearly and easily auditable and traceable

Process analytical data unsupervised in preparation of results being reported

Ensure the confidentiality of all results at all times

Ensure laboratory equipment and instruments are well maintained at all times with faulty equipment being brought to the attention of the Senior Analyst immediately

Perform routine maintenance of equipment as instructed by the Senior Analyst

Perform instrument calibrations when required, routinely performing instrument checks and recording all relevant data, as instructed by the Senior Analyst

Ensure that all laboratory work areas and workstations are kept clean and tidy, i.e. Good Housekeeping

Ensure that the Company’s Health & Safety policy is applied effectively in areas under the Post Holder’s control

Uphold ISO 17025 / SANAS Accreditation requirements

Required Competencies

Good knowledge and understanding of ISO 17025 requirements

Computer literacy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Handle pressure well, exercises good judgment and handles challenges in a mature manner

Ability to manage own time effectively, whilst working to tight deadlines

Ability to work with minimum supervision and under pressure

Effective team working and interpersonal skills

Good attention to detail

No criminal record

Honest, Adaptable and Flexible

Required Qualifications

Grade 12 (with Mathematics and Science)

Analytical Chemistry Degree / Diploma

Required work experience

Minimum 2 years of Analytical Laboratory experience with XRF Fused Bead sample preparation and XRF operation for Minerals and Coal Analysis

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability. Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community in line with our Employment Equity Plan.