Position
Laboratory Assistant
Responsible To
As per the Employment Contract.
Responsible For
- Complying with the company's methods, rules, procedures, policies, and codes of practice.
- Wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment provided.
- Carrying out various duties as directed by the Laboratory Manager or their nominee.
- Maintaining company and customer confidentiality.
- Maintaining quality control checks and good housekeeping practices.
Limit of Responsibility
- The job holder shall present all purchase orders to the Laboratory Manager or their nominee for authorization.
- The job holder shall not dispatch test results unless they are authorized by a signature from an Approved Signatory.
- The job holder shall only operate laboratory equipment for which they have received approval.
Summary
After training, you will assist with sample preparation and testing, enabling the Laboratory Technicians and Analysts to review the results and report them to clients.
General Description
As part of our team, you will carry out various duties as directed, which may include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with the preparation of samples.
- Assisting with laboratory testing.
- Assisting with the dispatch of test reports.
- Carrying out general laboratory housekeeping duties, including:
- Washing laboratory glassware
- Disposing of used oil samples
- Sweeping the floor
- Tidying and cleaning benches
- Some tasks will require physical lifting and wearing of a respirator, such as fetching and carrying chemicals to and from the Chemical Store.
The above outlines the duties and is not intended to be a complete list.
Qualifications / Experience
The ideal candidate should:
- Have an interest in Chemistry.
- Be a careful and methodical worker.
- Display a flexible attitude towards the type of work undertaken.
- Be able to work to deadlines and outside standard working hours when necessary.
- Possess neat handwriting and have proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Have basic numeracy skills.
- Have some keyboard experience.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.