3 weeks ago
Job title : Senior Analyst
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : October 26, 2024
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Job Description
- Ensure samples are prepared, processed and analyzed according to established methods and procedures in support of quality and management systems.
Personnel Management – Analysts, Lab Technicians / Assistants, Interns
- Supervise staff according to company procedures and policies
- In-service training in order to develop and optimize staff skills
- Continuous measurement of skills and identify shortcomings of staff
- Problem solving, advice and guidance on technical matters
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager
Performing tests
- Accurate registration, storage, retention and disposal of samples according to prescribed procedures.
- Preparation/supervising preparation of samples for analysis
- Performing routine tests on samples according to standard methods and procedures.
- Assist in sections when and if so communicated; completing tasks and analysis you have been declared competent for – duties with regards to accredited analysis must receive priority over non-accredited work.
- Operate instruments according to specified procedures.
- Maintain records indicating maintenance, working conditions and quality control measures.
- Ensure good laboratory practices are followed.
- Adhere to competency training program
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager
Planning of tests and evaluation of results
- Plan activities according to the sample volume and quantities received.
- Ensure customer service requirements for testing/analysis are met.
- Monitor and control stock levels of required chemicals and consumables.
- Adhere to sample turn-around timeframes.
Quality system
- Performing tests on all quality control samples according to standard methods and procedures.
- Accurately record results on QC charts
- Evaluate results and report any deviations from quality control norms immediately
- Record keeping of all control and reference sample results
Reporting results, opinions and interpretations
- Documenting of all relevant sample information.
- Report all results on SLIMS and / or designated worksheets
- Issue reports and add comments or suggestions when required.
Method modification and development
- Assess necessity for new method development.
- Assess shortcomings and deviations and perform actions to implement and improve existing methods and procedures.
Method Validation
- Ensure the execution and finalization of method validation and associated work as they arise.
- Train and oversee analyst and lab technician method validation.
- Ensure competence of subordinates are up to date.
Quality and Health & Safety system
- Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
- Ensure their team adheres to all quality and safety requirements
- Adhere to all relevant safety procedures and protocols
- Awareness of the dangers of chemicals used through the study of MSDS
- Ensure good housekeeping at all times
- Clean up spills immediately according to safety procedures
- Perform Health and Safety inspections in designated areas.
- Report deviations and communicate instructions to improve and maintain the quality system.
- Reporting and closing of hazards.
Managerial duties
- Support operations and contribute to positive staff morale.
- Supervise analysts, lab technicians, assistants & interns.
- Ensure subordinate’s competencies are current.
- Plan workload of subordinates to ensure optimal use of equipment and that turn-around times are met.
Qualifications
Education
- Appropriate tertiary qualification
- 5 years’ experience in duties described above
Experience
- Relevant laboratory experience
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