Food And Animal Feed Analyst

Talentsphere Pty; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established laboratory services provider in Gauteng is seeking a qualified graduate in Chemistry or Biochemistry for laboratory work. This role involves conducting analyses, maintaining lab standards, and interacting with quality management systems. The candidate must be analytical, innovative, and computer literate, with responsibilities including performing tests and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. The salary package is highly negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• BSc in chemistry or biochemistry is essential.
• Honours degree is an added advantage.
• Must be able to write SOPs according to minimum standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform all test methods according to training capacity.
• Maintain minimum stock level of materials needed.
• Promote and maintain laboratory safety procedures.

Skills

Laboratory bench work

Analytical thinking

Computer literacy

Education

BSc degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Honours degree in related field

Job description

Reference : PS

• CH-1A well-established food and animal feed company conducting analyses for the food and animal feeds industry requires the above to assist with various laboratory functions.

Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum requirements for the role : A BSc degree in either chemistry or biochemistry or related is essential for this role.

An Honours degree will be an added advantage but is not essential. The company is wanting to employ a chemistry or biochemistry or related qualified graduate who can be trained up in a laboratory role. The successful candidate must be computer literate. Must have the ability to carry out laboratory bench work and interpret results. Must be analytical and innovative thinking. Must be able to write SOP's according to minimum standards.

Must have a clear understanding of QMS (ISO / IEC laboratory accreditation principles. The successful candidate will be responsible for : Performing all test methods according to the training capacity or competency. Performing and reporting tests within specified turn-around time. Maintaining minimum stock level of all material needed.

Participating in international proficiency testing schemes. Reviewing and verifying test results. Using appropriate methods and techniques to carry out diagnostic tests. Participating in elaborating and reviewing of SOP's. Promoting and maintaining laboratory safety procedure at section level as well as efficient laboratory conditions required for personnel safety and effective running of diagnostic tests pleading and participating in non-conformance investigations. Providing feedback to the operations manager with all work-related matters.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained Package & Remuneration

Monthly