Job Advert Summary
To provide support in routine and non-routine specialized water and solids analysis, equipment preparation and housekeeping in the laboratory.
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma Chemistry, Microbiology or Equivalent
- 2 years’ experience working in a routine or research laboratory / environment
- Valid Code 08 driver’s license
Primary Duties
- Collection and sampling of water and solids samples conducted as per project schedule.
- Sampling and basic analysis conducted as per project’s scheduled sampling programme.
- Ensure that there is sufficient deionised/ distilled water in the laboratory.
- Conduct all routine and non-routine sampling and analysis in time.
- Cleaning of laboratory glassware on daily basis
- Store glassware as per method requirement
- Ensure that the laboratory and chemical storeroom are always clean and neat
- Timely removal of hazardous and toxic waste in the laboratory
- Perform basic laboratory water and solids analysis utilizing standard methods and equipment
- Perform routine logging and testing of water and solids samples
- Adhere to legal and Rand Water safety, health environment and quality standards relating to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 18001.
Knowledge
- Basic computer skills
- Hand tools
- SHEQ standards
- Safe handling of chemicals
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Handling of hoisting equipment
Attitude
- Customer orientated
- Team player
- Ability to interact with different people
- Reliable and trustworthy