Lab Assistant
Apply now »Posting Date: Nov 11, 2024
Location: Sasolburg
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Req ID
6412
Closing Date
25 November 2024
OME
Research & Innovation
Location
Sasolburg
Purpose of Job
To provide assistance on day-to-day general laboratory activities, including sample transportation, waste removal, general cleaning, and experimentation when required.
Key Accountabilities
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of safety rules, standards, and procedures. • Attend relevant safety courses and seminars as per the training matrix and requirements in the lab. • Transport samples safely between the different sites within the Sasolburg area. • Deliver and collect laboratory consumables from stores. • Facilitate logistics of sending samples to customers. • Change gas cylinders as per safe work procedures and inform the laboratory administrator in time to order stock when low. • Support Research and Development personnel with laboratory activities according to instruction. • Ad hoc related tasks on request of more senior personnel. • Maintain good housekeeping principles in the laboratory and stores including cleaning benches, floors, glassware, etc. • Ascertain timely lab vehicle maintenance including re-fuelling, tyre pressure, cleaning, oil and water levels, and regular inspections. • Discard waste (e.g. wax, glass, metal, plastic, emulsions) according to prescribed safe working procedures. • Apply evidence-based safety practices in alignment with set standards for safe operations. • Build and maintain positive relationships with the lab staff to enable the achievement of a collaborative environment. • Continuously improve own skills and knowledge. Complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.
Formal Education
Matric or equivalent with Maths and Science as subjects
Working Experience
Additional Requirements
Code 08 Driver's license
Required Personal and Professional Skills
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.