Protea Chemicals: In-service Trainee Analytical Chemistry

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

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