Chemistry Intern

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Company Description:

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description:

* Responsibility to log received samples into the SLIMS using work orders from the client.
* Responsibility of analyzing all analytical samples using the correct procedures and/or methods.
* Responsibility to print sample labels.
* Responsibilities to ensure samples are sorted correctly before labeling and boxing the samples.
* Responsibility to report results within the time frame specified.
* Responsibility to follow all quality directives of this Department.
* Responsible for operation of laboratory instrumentation
* Responsibility to bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the Chemist.
* Responsibility to adhere to all quality, health and safety rules and regulations.
* Responsibility to ensure that the housekeeping in the receiving /working areas are in order.
* Complies and conforms to Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025).
* Must be able to help with the preparation of SANAS audits
* Responsibility to record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments.
* All analytical data and calculations shall be made traceable and stored in the relevant files for that purpose or LIMS.
* Responsibility to work in other areas and/or Divisions if asked to do so.
* Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
* Follow Supervisors clear detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing duties.
* Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
* Shall adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements of the SGS OI Management System, country legislation, Rules for Life, local legal requirements and laws.
* Shall comply and conform to the QHSE, Global and country policies of SGS.
* Participate and form part of Operational Integrity projects and campaigns.
* Shall report Health, Safety and Environmental hazards, incidents/accidents and near misses to the Supervisor/SHE Representative/Location Manager/OI Site Coordinator.
* Apply Check status process and use the Stop Work Authority whenever the control of risks is not clearly established and understood.
* Observe and report any faulty/nonfunctioning apparatus or equipment and or deviations from process/protocols/procedures/work instructions, to the Supervisor/Location Manager.
* Assist in investigations.
* Ensure that all proper procedures/Working instructions, etc. are followed.
* Assist with training of employee/s where required.
* Perform and ensure good housekeeping practices are maintained in all work areas at all times.
* Participate and adhere to all HSE Procedures/Working instructions, Integrity, Safe Talks, Toolbox talks, etc. training.
* Assist in the monthly stock counts within the department

Qualifications:

* BSc, BTech or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through - Recognition of Prior Learning
* Grade 12

Additional Information:

* Be a South African citizen (be able to produce a valid South African ID document)
* Be between the ages of 18-30
* Must have no criminal record
* Must be able to work in Cape Town
* Computer Literacy (use of MS Office suite - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* High attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency in completing tasks
* Exceptional organizational skills
* Self-motivated and high level of initiative
* Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Management System would be advantageous
* Must be able to do troubleshooting on instruments and methods used
NB: If you do not meet the requirements stipulated your application will not be considered