Laboratory Analyst

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Analyst to join the wet chem department in Rustenburg. This role is responsible for carrying out analysis as per analytical methods and standard operating procedures to a high degree of precision and accuracy, ensuring that an effective and high-quality analytical service is provided to meet reporting deadlines on the various types of samples submitted to the laboratory.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight the incumbent will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Carrying out analytical processes from weighing, fusion, leaching, titration to instrumental analysis to a high degree of accuracy and precision as per standard method and operating procedures
• Ensuring at all times that a high degree of accuracy and precision is applied to methods and procedures through incorporating and adhering to good laboratory practice principles at all times
• Ensuring the organisation of daily workload to meet the agreed work schedules and targets and to ensure that all processes are performed in accordance with documented methods and procedures
• Implementation of the ISO17025 quality management system within the Laboratory sections under the guidance of the Shift Chemist
• Carrying out first line maintenance of equipment and measuring instruments in order to identify sources of unwanted contamination and malfunctions that affect accuracy by ensuring that daily equipment checklists/verifications are completed accurately as required in respective procedures and faulty equipment being brought to the attention of the Shift Chemist
• Maintaining records and laboratory data such that work is clearly and easily auditable and traceable
• Diligently evaluate the quality of analytical data before handing over results to the Shift Chemist
• Advising the Shift Chemist of repetitive technical problems relating to day-to-day analytical procedures and standard operating practices for resolution
• Participating in audit and in-process non-conformances and customer complaints investigations and ensuring effective implementation of agreed corrective and preventative actions
• Participating in liaison with the Laboratory Technical team in group quality initiatives, round robins, method validation and proficiency testing schemes
• Advising the...