Senior Laboratory Analyst Job Cape Town area,South Africa,Quality Assurance

Job Description

Ensure samples are processed and analyzed according to established methods and procedures and staff is managed in support of the quality and management systems.

Personnel Management

Personnel development

In-service training in order to develop and optimize skills

Continuous measurement of skills and identify shortcomings.

Implement training plans based on shortcomings.

Problem solving, advice and guidance on technical matters.

Motivation.

Identify and co-ordinate attendance to training courses

Effectively manage workload distribution and schedules

Manage staff according to company procedures and policies

Performing tests

Accurate registration, storage, retention and disposal of samples according to prescribed procedures.

Performing routine tests on samples according to standard methods and procedures.

Performing tests on all quality control samples according to standard methods and procedures.

Accurately record results on QC charts and designated worksheets

Evaluate results and report any deviations from quality control norms immediately

Assist in sections when in if so communicated doing task 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 log-books and worksheets indicating maintenance, working conditions and quality control measures

Ensure good laboratory practices are followed – do not mess on any apparatus or instrument and if it should happen, clean up spills immediately before wear the necessary protective clothing.

Adhere to all relevant safety procedures and protocols.

Awareness of the dangers of chemicals used through the study of MSDS

Adhere to competency training program.

Keep workplace and equipment neat and tidy.

Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.

Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Planning of tests and evaluation of results

Monitor the technical accuracy of results and ensure remedial action is taken where necessary and data is recorded.

Monitors consumable items within the department to ensure that stock levels are maintained.

Schedule work to ensure customer requirements are achieved.

Ensure worksheets are generated in advance to ensure smooth workflow through the section.

Reporting opinions and interpretations

Report all results on appropriate and designated worksheets.

Calculation and record keeping of all analytical results.

Method modification and development and validation of new methods

Perform analysis and report results required for method and instrument validation.

Report shortcomings and deviations and perform communicated actions to implement and improve new and existing methods and procedures.

Quality System

Responsible for control and maintenance of all section records.

Authorized to investigate and process nonconforming issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Responsible and authorized to investigate and process improvement request issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Responsible for physical resources:

Control instrument inventory

Equipment commissioning

Control of calibration and maintenance program

Control equipment register and instrument logs

Review of data from defect equipment

In-house repairs (minor)

Report deviations and communicate instructions to improve and maintain the quality system.

Statistical calculation and record keeping of all control and reference sample results

Managerial Duties

Effective staff management

Support operations and ensure a positive staff morale in section.

Customer liaison.

Qualifications

Education

Appropriate Tertiary Qualification

Languages:

Proficiency in English and Afrikaans (Read, Speak, write)

Experience

At least 3 years relevant laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Proficient in computer Literacy in Word and Excel.

Above average typing skills

To operate with minimal supervision

Good interpersonal skills towards colleagues, clients & suppliers

Ability to work in a high throughput environment.

Systematic

Thorough

Accurate

Performing tests

Authority to ensure all testing within the laboratory complies with the quality management system (ISO
17025 and SANAS).

Planning of tests and evaluation of results

Authority to liaise with clients regarding queries.

Authority to assist and compile test reports.

Specific authority

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 and report the situation to higher authority to take action.

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.

Quality System

Authority to develop, control and maintain system documents.

Responsible and authorized to…