THE POSITION
Laboratory Assistant
RESPONSIBLE TO
As per the Employment Contract.
RESPONSIBLE FOR
- Complying with the Company 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.
- Ensuring quality control checks and good housekeeping practices.
LIMIT OF RESPONSIBILITY
- The job holder shall present all purchase orders to the Laboratory Manager or nominee for authorization.
- Test Results should not be dispatched unless authorized by a signature from an Approved Signatory.
- The job holder shall operate only laboratory equipment for which they have received approval.
SUMMARY
After training, the Laboratory Assistant will assist with sample preparation and testing to enable the Laboratory Technicians and Analysts to review and report results to clients.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Laboratory Assistant will join a team and 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.
- Performing general laboratory housekeeping duties, including but not limited to:
- Washing laboratory glassware
- Disposing of used oil samples
- Sweeping the floor
- Tidying and cleaning down benches
- Physical lifting as required and wearing 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 shall:
- 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 standard working hours when necessary.
- Possess neat handwriting (both written and spoken English would be advantageous).
- Have basic numeracy skills.
- Have some keyboard experience.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.