Copalcor: Laboratory Technician

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Copalcor invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Laboratory Technician for a permanent position to be based in Germiston, Gauteng.

Position: Laboratory Technician

Reference Number: 20250124DR

Nature of position: Permanent

Location: QA & Laboratory, Germiston

Starting date: TBC

PURPOSE OF JOB:

  • Maintain all test equipment to maximize the availability and accuracy of instruments.
  • To ensure an on-time, accurate chemical test service is rendered to internal clients.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure necessary tasks are carried out according to relevant works instruction.
  • Understand the principles related to chemical analysis techniques e.g., OES spectroscopy.
  • Ensure calibration of all chemical analytical instruments.
  • Calibration of spectrometers (ICP spark OES) are always performed and are in a state of readiness.
  • Perform internal checks with internal standards to ensure accurate performance of instruments.
  • Maintain drift correction of statistical control charts.
  • Conduct daily double star on previous day final samples and inform Supervisor and Production of any irregularities.
  • Performs wet chemical analysis (ICP OES)
  • Be able to create and maintain methods of metals on ICP.
  • Be able to do preparations of standards and solutions for wet chemical analysis.
  • Be able to do methods such as titrations etc
  • Performs regular testing of the acid and water baths in the extrusion, forging and wire plants.
  • Be able to operate the Induction furnace to melt samples for analysis on the spectrometers.
  • Assists production in understanding and resolving non-conformances in acid and water bath analysis.
  • Be able to work in accordance with the GLPS (Good laboratory procedure system.
  • Supervise day to day activities of Spectrometer Operators, including setting of performance targets and shift scheduling.
  • Responsibility for developing and writing works instructions when required.
  • Ensure that all spectrometer operators are trained.
  • Remain on standby as per standby roster 24 hours a day, 7 days a week when the furnaces are running to ensure that the service rendered to the casting operations are maintained.
  • To perform any other reasonable requests / instructions related to QA responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Grade12 (Mathematics and Physical science with a minimum D symbol)
  • Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
  • 3-5 Years’ experience in a laboratory

Applicants who meet the above requirements are invited to email an updated CV and certified copies of ID and qualifications (not older than 3 months) to the HR Manager by COB on the 07th of February 2025.
E-mail [email protected]
Kindly indicate the reference number and position name on the subject line.
Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

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