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Laboratory Intern | Germiston Jobs in Germiston Metropolitan Area at Interwaste (Pty) Ltd
Title: Laboratory Intern | Germiston
Company: Interwaste (Pty) Ltd
Location: Germiston Metropolitan Area
Interwaste, a leader in waste management solutions across Southern Africa, is seeking a Laboratory Intern to join our team at the Germiston branch.
With a commitment to sustainability, innovation and operational excellence, Interwaste is dedicated to creating a better future by transforming waste challenges into impactful opportunities.
Role Overview
The Laboratory Intern will play a pivotal role by assisting with assisting the Laboratory in safe handling, testing, analysis of waste samples to ensure they are aligned with the correct waste type.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Sample Receipt
- Receive and log test samples.
- Handle and prepare test samples in accordance with documented instructions.
Conduct Tests
- Perform analysis according to procedures and test methods to produce reliable and precise data to assist with waste classification.
- Recording analytical results.
- Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment: GCMS; Bomb calorimeter; XRF; PH meters; scales; moisture analyzer; EC meters.
- Following and ensuring safety procedures and safety procedures and safety checks.
- Maintain and calibrate equipment as necessary.
- Maintain and manage a clean and well-arranged work environment.
- Keeping laboratory supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, verifying receipt.
- Record information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Handle analytical reports and queries.
- Take on the responsibility of quality and technical manager, when he/she is not available.
- Performs document quality check in accordance to company laboratory practice.
- Performs file backup to ensure proper storage and archiving of electronic registers.
- Take on the responsibility of quality manager when he/she is not available.
Maintain the Management System
- Comply with documented management system policies and procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve the management system of the laboratory.
- Identify non-conformances and/or deviations from the management system and from procedures for the performance of laboratory activities.
- Assist in the investigation of identified non-conformances, establish the root cause and implement required corrective actions.
- Ensure good housekeeping in all test areas.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- S4 Analytical Chemistry or BSc Chemistry
- Excellent analytical thinking and problem solving abilities skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Deadline driven
- High attention to detail
Who We Are
Interwaste is a wholly owned subsidiary of Séché Environnement. We are Southern Africa’s leading waste management company, committed to the sustainable preservation of the environment. We leverage technological excellence and innovation to solve a range of waste problems, ensuring accountability, integrity, safety, and excellence in all our operations.
What We Offer
- Opportunities for growth and development.
- A commitment to sustainability and innovation.
- A supportive, safety-conscious, and inclusive workplace.
Join us in shaping a sustainable future. Apply now to be part of our mission!
If you’re passionate about creating a thriving workplace and are ready to contribute to a sustainable future, apply now and become part of our mission!
Candidates must apply via LinkedIn and submit their resumes for consideration. To learn more about Interwaste, visit our website www.interwaste.co.za. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we uphold a compliant, fair, and inclusive workplace environment. We reserve the right to not fill the position. Should you not here back from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. If you have previously responded, please do not re-submit.
Interwaste subscribes to the principles of employment equity