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1 Feb
2025
Full-Time Senior Laboratory Analyst – Engen Vacancies
Job Description
Engen Vacancies – Senior Laboratory Analyst
Engen is seeking a motivated and determined Senior Laboratory Analyst to join their team in Durban. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with a strong background in chemistry, laboratory practices, and quality control to contribute to a leading company in the lubricants and chemicals industry.
Who You Are:
- Highly motivated and determined with strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
- Experienced in adhering to safe laboratory practices, chemical handling, and disposal
- An expert in your field with knowledge of basic analytical equipment concepts, analytical methods, and chemistry
- Passionate about quality and science, with the ability to analyze and interpret test results
- A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
What You Have Done Before:
- A relevant Chemistry Diploma or Degree with at least 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting
- Exceptional computer skills and good customer service abilities
- Demonstrated ability to interpret analytical results
Advantageous:
- B-Tech qualification in Chemistry or Quality
- 3 years’ experience in the lubricants and chemicals environment
- Proven knowledge of ISO 9001 and 17025 standards
- Experience with SAP systems
Exciting Challenges You Might Face:
- Meeting customers’ analytical demands and expectations
- Supporting the implementation of ISO 17025 requirements
- Driving Engen’s cultural beliefs and fostering continuous improvement and innovation
- Operating specialized laboratory equipment and assisting with product development
- Assisting in laboratory audits and closing out findings
- Ensuring compliance with Engen’s policies and procedures
What You Will Be Doing:
- Product Testing: Testing samples as per procedures, ensuring service level agreements are met, and communicating results to customers
- Expense Control: Managing preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and controlling chemical usage
- Equipment Management: Ensuring proper equipment usage, availability, and identifying needs
- Quality Management: Participating in proficiency testing, statistical quality control, and ensuring data integrity, precision, and accuracy
- Staff Training & Development: Coaching and developing laboratory staff on practices and procedures
- Laboratory Maintenance: Adhering to safety rules, ensuring good housekeeping, and method modification/validation
Working Hours:
- LOBP working hours apply, with overtime and shift work as required
Location: Durban, South Africa
Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted within five days from the posting date.
Important Information:
- Engen’s Employment Equity plans will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
- We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and will provide necessary accommodations for the recruitment process.
- The appointment will be made in line with Engen’s Employment Equity Strategy.
- Engen reserves the right not to make an appointment or guarantee an interview based on your application.
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