Analytics Maintenance Practitioner

Job Description:

The Analytical Practitioner will be responsible for the analytical equipment within an area of responsibility in R&T. This role will include first – and where possible, second- line maintenance, calibration and regular quality checks, basic troubleshooting and the setup and start-up of analytical equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Have in-depth knowledge on the operations of the analytical and associated auxiliary equipment in the area of responsibility.
• Responsible for in-depth knowledge of equipment and maintain/optimise equipment as per business requirements.
• Have a good knowledge of the function and purpose of the analytical equipment in the area of responsibility.
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of analytical equipment to conduct troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and optimisation as per business requirements. This may include recommending maintenance schedules for the equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Develop suitable technical proposals and/or configurations of analytical equipment based on practical and theoretical knowledge in the area of responsibility.

Job Requirements:

• National Senior Certificate (Matric) or N3 with English, Maths & Science as subjects
• Knowledge in operating systems that support lab computers linked to analysers will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience, preferably in the area of advanced materials characterisation and spectroscopic equipment.