PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESTo outline the responsibilities and authorities of the Wet Chem Technician in relation to post requirements at SGS Durban Laboratory.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESResponsibility to log received samples into the SLIMS using work orders from the client.Responsibility to print sample labels.Responsibilities to ensure samples are sorted correctly before labeling and boxing the samples.Responsibility to follow all quality directives of this Department.Responsible for operation of laboratory instrumentationResponsibility to bring all problems (technical and managerial) to the attention of the Chemist.Responsibility to adhere to all quality, health and safety rules and regulations.Responsibility to ensure that the housekeeping in the receiving area as well as the micro-balance room is in order.Complies and conforms to Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025).Must be able to help with the preparation of SANAS auditsResponsibility to record any day-to-day repairs, maintenance, calibration and verification of instruments.Responsibility to work in other areas and/or Divisions if asked to do so.Participate and form part of Operational Integrity projects and campaignsApply Check status process and use the Stop Work Authority whenever the control of risks is not clearly established and understoodAdhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITYReport any faulty and/or nonfunctioning apparatus or equipment to the immediate superior.Each staff member has the authority to cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard and/or work that may affect the quality or integrity of test results.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.Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without necessary knowledge and protection and take action to address the hazard.Cease to carry out work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.Implementation and maintenance of the quality system.
