ICP Specialist Job Sandton area,South Africa,Research/Development

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The ICP Specialist is responsible for outlining the responsibilities and authorities in relation to post requirements of managerial, technical, and key support personnel

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct research into and develop new ICP methods and procedures for the group in order to address analytical anomalies, client requests, and changing customer requirements

Support all operations within Geochem throughout Africa.

Keep up to date with new and novel developments in the analytical field of expertise in order to institute time savings, reliability, and efficiency improvements

Solve analytical problems with respect to sample preparation, sample digestion and instrumental troubleshooting

Conduct sample analysis using complicated and novel analytical methods

Ensure that new staff members are continuously trained, job observations performed, and staff verified as competent

Provide all the required technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively whilst adhering to correct quality procedures and health and safety guidelines

Ensure that laboratory tests are performed in order to produce reliable and precise results to meet client requests and requirements

Carry out routine tests accurately and follow strict SGS methodologies

Operate and maintain standard analytical laboratory equipment

Calculate, verify, record, interpret, and report results to present to management and clients

Ensure strict adherence to SGS Health, Safety, Quality procedures, protocols, and requirements.

Maintain effective participation in proficiency testing schemes, maintain and monitor performance excellence, and report to agreed schedules

Timeously address and close out non-conformances, corrective actions, and improvement requests.

Conduct customer complaint Investigations as required and provide technical solutions to solve the problems

Responsible for sample routing, formulating changes, improving workflow, and maximum utilization of resources in the departments.

Coordinate Method Development and Method Validation

Responsible for effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities

Assist with results evaluation

Determine accreditation requirements and implement and monitor

Fulfils the role of Technical Manager as per SANAS ISO
17025 requirements

Ensure that company policies are adhered to by the staff

Available to travel throughout Africa.

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

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

Qualifications

PROFILE

Education

BSc, Chemistry, PhD in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent, or Science and/or proven years of laboratory, knowledge, skills, and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through – Recognition of Prior Learning

Languages:

Proficiency in English (Read, Speak, Write)

Advance Microsoft software experience

Valid driver’s license

Valid Passport

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a testing environment or relevant field

Solid Management/Senior Supervisory experience

Minimum 3 years of method development and validation experience.

Good understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 standard

Document and report writing experience

Must be fully acquainted with the LIMS system (SLIM)

Expert working knowledge of the mining and minerals industry

REQUIRED SKILLS

Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO
17025 and SANAS)

Good coordination and management skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of personalities

Ability to consistently meet deadlines

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Superb organizational skills and concern for order

Effective planning skills

Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude when dealing with escalated issues

Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment

Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail