Laboratory Technician

Job Description

• Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of results at the Waihi Minerals Laboratory.
• Efficiently and accurately prepare and analyse all main laboratory samples (geochem & environmental).
• Day to day focus on the efficient running of the Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) instrument.
• Day to day focus on the efficient running of the Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-MS) instrument.
• Assist in maintaining quality control system
• Work with the Laboratory Manager and department heads/managers at the Waihi laboratory to ensure reporting deadlines are met eg. Daily OGL production samples, SENZ production samples and compliance environmental samples. Issue and/or check reports as they become available.
• To ensure all activities are carried out with regard and recognition of Health and Safety requirements and personal safety
• Undertake all other relevant work requests relevant to your position
• Demonstrates strong commitment to SGS HSE Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions by participating in safety meetings, completing required training, intervening in unsafe situations, refusing unsafe work, and complying fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to HSE
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace
• In accordance with the SGS HSE Management System requirements, disposes of, or directs the disposal of, waste generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with all waste transportation and disposal regulations and requirements
• Reports all incidents (actual incidents and near misses) in accordance with the SGS Incident Reporting requirements
• Uses all equipment (including safety equipment) in the manner intended and reports any damaged / lost equipment to supervisor
• Maintain a safe and tidy worksite
• Maintains awareness of hazards and proposes controls to supervisor, HSE Representatives or relevant client / site contact
• Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by SGS management

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a general laboratory environment
• Flexibility with working hours and ability to complete 4 shifts of 12 hours, sliding roster inclusive of weekends.
• Advanced computer literacy
• Have an understanding of the service and maintenance requirements of laboratory instrumentsProven accuracy in previous productivity, would be beneficial
• Unrestricted New Zealand Driving Licence (competent with manual shift preferred).
• Computer skills, report writing skills and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Good organisational skills.

Additional Information

• Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implemented solutions
• Understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently
• The ability to challenge the status quo to achieve quality commitments and continuous improvement