CSIR-SCSR – Laboratory Internship

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The SCSR lab is the only authorized testing facility in South Africa to conduct functional performance monitoring and testing of this Self-Contained Self-Rescuer equipment. SCSRs are critical protective equipment made to protect underground miners from inhaling hazardous materials during the course of an emergency escape.

The duties and responsibilities of the successful intern include, but will not be limited to:

  • Perform leak testing on SCSRs
  • Conduct SCSR set up and detect operational state (in terms of safety) of lung breathing equipment
  • Calibrate lung breathing simulators and gas analyzers
  • Conduct thorough inspection of such breathing simulators and gas analyzers
  • Thoroughly inspect the SCSRs prior to testing
  • Make sure test data is accurate
  • Record/document all testing results
  • Collect and organize test graphs and certificates
  • Perform structural tests on SCSRs
  • Adhere to good lab practices and lab housekeeping
  • Help contribute to creating and maintaining a safe and healthy workspace
  • Provide assistance to co-workers with other lab works as needed
  • Provide assistance with relevant admin work
  • Adhere to QMS, ISO 9001 standards, DMR regulations, SANAS requirements and customer needs
  • Clean and maintain lab equipment during downtime
  • Make sure all measuring equipment is accurately calibrated

What are the requirements?

Candidates who meet the following minimum eligibility requirements are highly encouraged to apply:

  • Holds a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  • 12 months of work experience obtained from a mechanical testing environment is an advantage
  • Good grasp of procedures and test methods
  • Great attention to detail
  • Able to deliver quality results under pressure
  • Takes ownership and responsibility
  • Computer literate with adequate MS Office skills
  • Solid oral and written communication skills
  • Some technical capacity to test software and learn how to operate equipment
  • Preferably with ISO 17025 training or actual work experience gained from an ISO 17025 accredited lab

How to apply?

To apply for the CSIR-SCSR – Laboratory Internship CLICK HERE

Application Deadline? Applications will no longer be accepted by 12 December 2019.

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