Operator: Laboratory Services

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Purpose Statement

To ensure that the day to day operations of the laboratory is optimized so as to ensure effective and efficient service delivery to clients.

About SABS

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS), promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services, and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.

SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy. Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Diploma in a relevant scientific related field
• (NQF Level 5)
• Valid Driver’s Licence is essential

Experience

• 1-2 Years work experience within the relevant scientific environment

Duties and Responsibilities

Functional Management

• Prepare samples for analyses as per standard operating procedures.
• Ensure that all samples are packed according to their tested stages.
• Ensure that samples are classified according to their Laboratory protocols.
• Accurately track samples to ensure that all samples are accounted for.
• Conduct sampling analysis at sampling points or as instructed (cluster dependent) and basic routine testing as required.
• Collect and transport samples from required sites as per standard operating procedures. (cluster dependent)
• Comply with health, safety, security and administration regulations that apply to sampling sites. (cluster dependent)
• Receive, register and prepare test samples in the laboratory or onsite as per standard operating procedures and accreditation requirements.
• Where applicable record and monitor environmental testing conditions and escalate any deviations to relevant stakeholders.
• Develop a preventative maintenance and calibration plan and schedule as required in collaboration with the Test Officer.
• Carry out preventative and routine maintenance and/or calibration of laboratory equipment in area of responsibility.
• Report faulty equipment and breakdowns to the relevant stakeholders.
• Apply the appropriate maintenance and basic trouble shooting required for laboratory equipment maintenance and functioning.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks
• Assist in the preparation and support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements.
• Maintain quality risk management standards in line with ISO, Accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain quality risk management standards in line with ISO requirements.
• Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
• Participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
• Attend meetings and present relevant information stakeholders when required.
• Ensure the provision of excellent customer service.
• Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames.
• Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required.