Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To outline the responsibilities and authorities the Chemist in XRF section has in relation to post requirements of managerial, technical and key support personnel.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be able to record, evaluate and validate all XRF data
• Must be conversant with report writing.
• Responsible for all daily document requirements and the distribution to the different departments.
• Responsible for the monthly time sheet accounting.
• Routinely provide training to operators.
• Completes tasks within the allocated time and plans work for operators to ensure that overall service goals of the laboratory are met.
• Responsibility to performs routine and non-routine Analytical operation on XRF spectrometer if and as required.
• Responsible for the supervision of all XRF analysis and reporting of results.
• Responsibility to ensure turnaround time is adhered to at all times, for work specified in regard to XRF analysis.
• Responsibility to draw up weekly status & production report with regard to internal analysis
• Responsibility, under the guidance of Section Manager, to validate any new methods or modifications made for XRF analysis.
• Competent in the use of the LIMS.
• Must be able to do troubleshooting on instrument and methods used.
• Must know how to verify calibration standards / quality control standards / verification standards and Certified Reference Materials (CRM’s).
• Managing Good Laboratory Practice.
• Must be able to help with the preparation of SANAS audits.
• Managing laboratory documentation.
• Responsibility to bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the Section Manager.
• Responsibility to ensure housekeeping in the XRF area is kept up to standard.
• Responsibility to record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments performed.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY 

• Any person has the right to refuse to perform work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way and to report such a situation.  The employee has the responsibility to protect the environment as well.
• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or enter hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
• Address client complaints.

Education

• BSc Chemistry or National Diploma Analytical Chemistry
• Matric, with Maths and Science Qualification

Experience

• At least 2 years in XRF field.
• At least 2 years supervisory experience

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Mastery in technical knowledge of analytical processes
•  Able to work with technical and management staff
• Able to coordinate and motivate a team towards a common goal
• Energy to motivate a team to always deliver results
• Able to work independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Has extensive knowledge of international standards and specifications used by the industry
• Is innovative with a systematic approach for problem solving
• Acts quickly and decisively; able to make tough calls
• Holds self and others accountable
• Works well under pressure.
• Challenges the status quo
• Fluent English