Senior Analyst

Ensure samples are prepared, processed and analyzed according to established methods and procedures in support of quality and management systems.

Personnel Management – Analysts, Lab Technicians / Assistants, Interns

• Supervise staff according to company procedures and policies
• In-service training in order to develop and optimize staff skills
• Continuous measurement of skills and identify shortcomings of staff
• Problem solving, advice and guidance on technical matters
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager

Performing tests

• Accurate registration, storage, retention and disposal of samples according to prescribed procedures.
• Preparation/supervising preparation of samples for analysis
• Performing routine tests on samples according to standard methods and procedures.
• Assist in sections when and if so communicated; completing tasks 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 records indicating maintenance, working conditions and quality control measures.
• Ensure good laboratory practices are followed.
• Adhere to competency training program
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager

Planning of tests and evaluation of results

• Plan activities according to the sample volume and quantities received.
• Ensure customer service requirements for testing/analysis are met.
• Monitor and control stock levels of required chemicals and consumables.
• Adhere to sample turn-around timeframes.

Quality system

• Performing tests on all quality control samples according to standard methods and procedures.
• Accurately record results on QC charts
• Evaluate results and report any deviations from quality control norms immediately
• Record keeping of all control and reference sample results

Reporting results, opinions and interpretations

• Documenting of all relevant sample information.
• Report all results on SLIMS and / or designated worksheets
• Issue reports and add comments or suggestions when required.

Method modification and development

• Assess necessity for new method development.
• Assess shortcomings and deviations and perform actions to implement and improve existing methods and procedures.

Method Validation

• Ensure the execution and finalization of method validation and associated work as they arise.
• Train and oversee analyst and lab technician method validation.
• Ensure competence of subordinates are up to date.

Quality and Health & Safety system

• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Ensure their team adheres to all quality and safety requirements
• Adhere to all relevant safety procedures and protocols
• Awareness of the dangers of chemicals used through the study of MSDS
• Ensure good housekeeping at all times
• Clean up spills immediately according to safety procedures
• Perform Health and Safety inspections in designated areas.
• Report deviations and communicate instructions to improve and maintain the quality system.
• Reporting and closing of hazards.

Managerial duties

• Support operations and contribute to positive staff morale.
• Supervise analysts, lab technicians, assistants & interns.
• Ensure subordinate’s competencies are current.
• Plan workload of subordinates to ensure optimal use of equipment and that turn-around times are met.

Requirements

Education

• Appropriate tertiary qualification
• 5 years’ experience in duties described above

Experience

• Relevant laboratory experience

Additional information

• Must not be colour blind
• Systematic
• Thorough
• Attention to detail
• Accurate
• Teamwork