The Protea Chemicals a division of Omnia invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for In-Service Training Programme 2024
Position: In-service Trainee Analytical Chemistry
Reference Number: OMN240826-1
Location: Killarney Gardens
Job Type Classification: Learnership
Closing Date: 03 September 2024
Overview
This role is for an In-service learner in Analytical Chemistry who will be learning and supporting with quality control requirements which are to be met by timeous analytical methods of analysis on production blends against a set specification.
Qualifications
• Matric with Maths and Science
• National Diploma / Post Graduate qualification in Analytical Chemistry
Experience
• University level
• Candidate needs to have completed a tertiary qualification: National Diploma / Post Graduate qualification in Analytical Chemistry
Duties
Prevented Product Risk:
- QC approval of production samples / blends by conducting analytical / laboratory analysis against a set specification.
- Daily effluent analysis.
- Analyses of incoming raw materials (Physical QC Analysis).
- Conduct rig tests (Lab batch) polymerization for DMDAAC Monomer to PolyDADMAC prior to production scale.
- Sampling of products from emerging markets.
- Prevention of non-conforming product from being dispatched to customer.
- Timeous closure of quality orders on D365 for both production and traded goods to release stock and for COA availability.
Tested Sample Reliability:
- Daily calibration of laboratory instruments.
- Maintenance of external calibrations of lab equipment.
- Preparation and Standardization of reagents.
- Counter testing.
- Packing / storing / maintaining of retention samples.
Compliant Laboratory and HSE Operating / Work Requirements:
- Maintaining NSF certification by ensuring all NSF certified products carry the NSF stamp on COA’s.
- Review and updating of Laboratory Work Instructions.
- Ensure all SHEQ requirements are adhered to.
Administered Samples and Information:
- Verification of supplier COA’s for each of the raw materials.
- Validating and closing of Quality Orders for production on D365.
- Validating and closing Quality Orders for raw materials on D365.
- Compiling COA’s.
- Packaging / couriering of samples.
- Verification of manufacturing and expiry date on batch sticker to information on D365 to ensure consistency between batch sticker and COA.
- Sampling of products from emerging markets, packaging & couriering of samples to Chemtech (Sasolburg).
- Processing of requisitions on D365 for external analysis.
Available Lab Materials:
- Processing of requisitions on D365 for reagents and consumables
Job Competencies
Core Behavioural Competencies:
- Decision Quality
- Ensures Accountability
- Optimizes Work Processes
- Manages Complexity
- Action Oriented
- Plans and Aligns
Functional / Technical Competencies:
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Health and Safety
- Planning and Organizing
- Policy and Regulation
- Computer Skills
- Action Planning
- Customer-Focused Approach
- In-Depth Questioning
- Questions Strategically
Closing Date: 03 September 2024
How to apply
Apply Here: In-service Trainee Analytical Chemistry