Lab Technician - Port Elizabeth Verfied

Salary Negotiable Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape more than 14 days ago 04-11-2019 8:57:14 AM
30-12-2019 8:57:14 AM
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Matric or equivalent
National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
2 years’ experience in the Laboratory Environment
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Basic knowledge on Instrument Techniques
Theoretical knowledge on Analytical Chemistry
Attention to detail
Instrument Accuracy
Basic problem solving techniques
MS Office knowledge

DUTIES

Collection of samples for testing as laid out in the lab procedures and work instruction.
Testing and evaluation of lead and lead alloys by wet chemical methods, instrument techniques and physical testing as prescribed in the procedure.
Testing and evaluation of incoming acid and broken down acid from the Plant.
Testing and evaluation of water and broken down water from the Plant.
Testing and evaluation of raw materials, such as paste additive, paper, label separator and flux chemicals.
Testing and evaluation of industrial cells and or automotive batteries for performance requirements to lay down standards such as SABS, customer requirements and local requirements.
Analysis of failure modes on test cells and batteries.
Able to perform tensile testing and cyclic voltammetry / EIS testing on the physical lab
Able to perform etching of lead/ lead alloy samples.
Establish standard chemical solutions and other solutions as and when required.
Maintaining cleanliness, workability, and safety of the working area, tools, instruments, apparatus and equipment used.
Appropriate recording and reporting of all results.
Liaison with manufacturing personnel, supervisors, process engineers and product engineers.
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