Job Position: Laboratory Assistant
Responsible To
As per the Employment Contract.
Responsibilities
- Comply with the Company's methods, rules, procedures, policies, and codes of practice.
- Wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment provided.
- Carry out various duties as directed by the Laboratory Manager or nominee.
- Maintain Company and Customer confidentiality.
- Perform quality control checks and uphold good housekeeping practices.
Limits of Responsibility
- Present all purchase orders to the Laboratory Manager or nominee for authorization.
- Do not dispatch Test Results unless authorized by a signature from an Approved Signatory.
- Operate only the laboratory equipment for which you have received approval.
Summary
After training, you will assist with sample preparation and testing to enable the Laboratory Technicians/Analysts to review the results and report them to clients.
General Description
As a 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.
- Conducting general laboratory housekeeping duties, which may include:
- Washing laboratory glassware
- Disposing of used oil samples
- Sweeping the floor
- Tidying and cleaning down benches
- Engaging in tasks requiring physical lifting and the use of a respirator (e.g., 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 will:
- Have an interest in Chemistry.
- Be a careful and methodical worker.
- Exhibit a flexible attitude towards the type of work undertaken.
- Be able to meet deadlines and work outside of standard hours when necessary.
- Possess neat handwriting (written and spoken English skills would be beneficial).
- Have basic numeracy skills.
- Demonstrate some keyboard experience.
Application Process
To apply, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.