As a Laboratory Analyst Trainee:• Perform complex analyses using instruments such as ICP-MS, GC-MS, ICP-OES, TOC, and autotitrators, ensuring accuracy and compliance with ISO 17025 standards.• Evaluate data, interpret results, and submit results via LIMS.• Assist in research and development, contributing to new analytical methods, process optimization, and non-routine sample analyses.• Conduct equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure proper calibration and… Show more As a Laboratory Analyst Trainee:• Perform complex analyses using instruments such as ICP-MS, GC-MS, ICP-OES, TOC, and autotitrators, ensuring accuracy and compliance with ISO 17025 standards.• Evaluate data, interpret results, and submit results via LIMS.• Assist in research and development, contributing to new analytical methods, process optimization, and non-routine sample analyses.• Conduct equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure proper calibration and functionality.• Participate in quality assurance protocols, method validation, and internal/external audits to meet accreditation standards.• Ensure compliance with OHS regulations in all laboratory practices.As a Customer Liaison Trainee:• Manage the receipt, logging, and distribution of water samples, ensuring sample integrity and compliance with LIMS and SANS 241 standards.• Serve as a point of contact for customers, assisting with test selection, sample container use, and providing updates on testing progress.• Address client queries, report delays, and communicate results.• Assist in managing sampling programs for groundwater, wastewater, and other sources in line with service-level agreements.• Prepare and review reports to ensure compliance with ISO 17025 before distribution.• Support SOP development and train lab interns to ensure smooth operations.• Participate in maintaining the Quality Management System, reviewing methods, and assisting with Root Cause Analysis for non-conformances.• Facilitate communication between samplers and lab personnel to resolve queries or complaints. Show less

Receiving and preparation of drinking and waste water samples (through filtration, dilution, etc) for analysis; Preparation of QA and calibration standards for analytical instruments such as ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and TOC;Analysis of various metals in drinking water and wastewater samples using ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and organic matter using GC-MS; Analysis of Total Organic Carbon in drinking water samples using TOC analyzer; Handling of data/results entry and sample logging on LIMS; Managing and… Show more Receiving and preparation of drinking and waste water samples (through filtration, dilution, etc) for analysis; Preparation of QA and calibration standards for analytical instruments such as ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and TOC;Analysis of various metals in drinking water and wastewater samples using ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and organic matter using GC-MS; Analysis of Total Organic Carbon in drinking water samples using TOC analyzer; Handling of data/results entry and sample logging on LIMS; Managing and maintaining adequate stock levels by placing orders for required chemicals used on daily lab operations; Responsible for verification of various glassware (volumetric flasks, measuring cylinders, etc.) and laboratory equipment such as the balances; Responsible for maintaining clean and safe working environment; Troubleshooting analytical instruments malfunctions and ensuring timely external maintenance of various lab instruments; Attend to and tackle any hazardous chemical spillages, and any deviation encountered in the lab; Adherence to all relevant safety protocols as stipulated by the company and the OHS policy. Show less

Core competencies in various wet chemistry methods (Suspended solids, Total solids, pH, Conductivity, Chloride determination, and COD) and adequate training in operation of FIA; Preparation of reagents and working standards (QA and Calibration) for various methods; Receiving and preparation of daily wastewater samples for analysis; Managing and maintaining chemical storeroom (through stock control and housekeeping); Data capturing using LIMS, Microsoft Excel, and MS Word; Assist with other… Show more Core competencies in various wet chemistry methods (Suspended solids, Total solids, pH, Conductivity, Chloride determination, and COD) and adequate training in operation of FIA; Preparation of reagents and working standards (QA and Calibration) for various methods; Receiving and preparation of daily wastewater samples for analysis; Managing and maintaining chemical storeroom (through stock control and housekeeping); Data capturing using LIMS, Microsoft Excel, and MS Word; Assist with other admin and lab-related tasks during spare time. Show less

Under this position I was responsible for problem-solving, monitoring student progress and encouraging independent learning. Apart from that, I was also offered the opportunity to setup the laboratory equipment and ensure hygiene in the laboratory rooms before and after laboratory experiments. Other tasks accomplished during this time involves sample preparation (i.e. dilution, titration, and standards preparation) prior to the laboratory experiments. I was also tasked with encouraging smooth… Show more Under this position I was responsible for problem-solving, monitoring student progress and encouraging independent learning. Apart from that, I was also offered the opportunity to setup the laboratory equipment and ensure hygiene in the laboratory rooms before and after laboratory experiments. Other tasks accomplished during this time involves sample preparation (i.e. dilution, titration, and standards preparation) prior to the laboratory experiments. I was also tasked with encouraging smooth operation of the laboratory techniques and equipment by undergraduate students during lab experiments. Show less