QC Laboratory Apprentice

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Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION 

JOB TITLE:         QC Laboratory Apprentice 

REPORTS TO:           QC Team Leader 

JOB PURPOSE: 

This brief demands a commitment to the quality effort, i.e., the application of sound practices and good technical skills. 

Personal Qualities: 

The QC Apprentice will be trained to possess the following skills: 

• Demonstrate the ability to operate equipment and instruments effectively and according to standard operating procedures (SOPs). 

• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a safe manner within the laboratory. 

• Demonstrate the theoretical knowledge of relevant sciences and technology. 

• Handle materials and equipment correctly paying due regard to safety and environmental protection regulations. 

• Capability to perform basic chemistry techniques to include but not limited to the use of: 

• Pipettes, Auto-Titrators, pH, Weighing, Diluting to Volume, Volumetric Calculations, Karl Fischer, Thin Layer Chromatography and Physical Testing. 

• Ability to identify and note equipment (foe sampling, testing and control) malfunction if it occurs, and informing the QC Team Leader. 

Soft Skills: 

• Communicate effectively. 

• Work and interact effectively within a team. 

• Good technical writing skills. 

• Work independently and take responsibility for initiating and completing tasks. 

• Understand impact of work on others, especially where related to diversity and equality. 

• Time management and ability to complete work to schedule. 

• Ability to handle change and respond to change management processes. 

Core Competencies and Behaviours: 

• Health, Safety and Environmental awareness. 

• Ability to share knowledge and expertise with others. 

• Engage in teamwork. 

• Complete integrity and compliance programmes. 

• Ability to work independently.