Operator - ICP

sgs· Laboratory & Testing
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📍 GP📍 West Rand District Municipality📍 West Rand District Municipality, GP, South Africa📍 zaFull time

About this role

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

The Operator will be expected to maintain a functional, efficient, and clean laboratory environment following all safety, quality and production guidelines and practices. Daily expectations include: sample preparation, ensuring quality test data, running samples using lab equipment, troubleshooting and maintaining lab equipment. Additional responsibilities include managing laboratory inventories and continuous improvement of sampling program in order to meet product specifications.

  • Follow laboratory and safety procedures at all times
  • Prepare samples for ICP analysis
  • Ensure turnaround time is adhered to at all times, for work specified in regard to ICP analysis.
  • Regularly ensure quality of testing data
  • Complies and conforms to the Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO17025)
  • Conduct chemical and/or other analyses for samples using lab equipment and following specific lab procedures
  • Fully acquainted with LIMS system
  • Aid in troubleshooting and maintaining lab equipment schedules
  • Aid in keeping lab clean and efficient as possible
  • Aid in managing supplies and material inventory
  • Continue to create a safety culture and manage policies that meet expectations
  • Self-starter yet takes orders as directed
  • Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by line manager
  • Perform duties on all relevant workstations as required by shift workload 
  • Responsible in   recording any day-to-day repairs, maintenance and verification ofinstruments.
  • Must be willing to work overtime when necessary.

Qualifications

Education

  • Minimum Grade 12/Matric or N3 with Mathematics and Science
  • 5 years laboratory experience

 

Experience

  •            On the job training will be provided as well as formal training
  •            Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Additional Information

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Where is the Operator - ICP position at sgs located?
This Operator - ICP role at sgs is based in GP, West Rand District Municipality, West Rand District Municipality, GP, South Africa, za. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Operator - ICP role at sgs full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Operator - ICP role in the Laboratory & Testing department at sgs.
Which team or department does the Operator - ICP at sgs belong to?
This Operator - ICP position is part of the Laboratory & Testing department at sgs. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Operator - ICP job at sgs posted?
This Operator - ICP position at sgs was posted on Apr 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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