Role: Laboratory Chemist 

Reporting: Laboratory Manager

Job Purpose: To analyse samples submitted to the laboratory safely with the highest degree of accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out safety inspections to ensure that all equipment is safe to use, and that subordinate staff work safely.
• Identify and report any unsafe practices and equipment to the Lab Manager immediately.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the laboratory and the application of good housekeeping practices.
• Report any insufficient chemicals and stock needed for the laboratory in good time.
• Perform tasks from time as required by the Laboratory Manager.
• To assist the laboratory manager in the smooth running of all the day-to-day activities of the laboratory.
• Help to ensure safety standards, quality tolerances, budgetary requirements and customer satisfaction objectives are met.
• Guide all subordinate staff on laboratory safety and quality.
• Perform tasks from time as required by the Laboratory Manager.
• Help with the maintenance of the Quality System.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, instructions, and methods of analysis.
• Ensure that the maintenance, calibration, and verification of all apparatus, equipment, and instruments are updated.
• Help to coordinate the results of the proficiency testing schemes.
• Complete all quality-related documentation as required per shift.
• Ensure the accuracy of all results and certificates generated.
• Ensure all paperwork in your area of responsibility is completed correctly.
• Report any non-conformances to the Lab Manager.
• Ensure that the maintenance, calibration, and verification of all apparatus, equipment, and instruments are updated.
• Compile monthly and weekly reports, on the performance of the laboratory and related departments, to the Lab Manager as requested
• Aid the Lab Manager in his duties related to the laboratory, as required.
• Help with the maintenance of the Quality System.
• Aid the Lab Manager in his duties related to the laboratory, as required
• Help to coordinate the results of the proficiency testing schemes.
• Help control the operations of the laboratory and its staff complement.
• Complete all quality-related documentation as required per shift

Skills & Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Degree in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent
• 5 years minimum testing laboratory experience
• Computer literacy – General and MS Office intermediate