Junior QC Lab Technician

Headhunters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in the FMCG industry is seeking a Junior QC Lab Technician to join their team in Montague Gardens, Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine testing, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety practices. Ideal applicants will have a degree or diploma in relevant fields and some laboratory experience, although fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. Join a team committed to quality and safety in food production.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of working experience in a lab environment.
• Understanding of basic laboratory techniques and safety procedures is essential.
• Familiarity with Food Safety Systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform various physical and chemical tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Accurately record all test results and observations in laboratory test sheets.
• Conduct basic calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Food quality control

Problem identification

Education

Degree/Diploma in Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry

Job description

Our Client in the FMCG Industry is seeking to employ a Junior QC Lab Technician to their team based in Montague Gardens, Cape Town.

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry is preferred.
• 0-2 years’ working experience in a lab environment.
• No Prior professional experience in a QC lab is required, but an understanding of basic laboratory techniques and safety procedure is essential.
• Food quality control, food processing control, food production.
• Food Safety Systems.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Routine Testing: Perform various physical and chemical tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); tests may include pH testing, viscosity measurements, and ingredient analysis.
• Data Entry and Documentation: Accurately record all test results and observations in laboratory test sheets and digital databases; manage the storage and control of retention samples.
• Equipment Maintenance: Conduct basic calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure consistent accuracy and reliability.
• Problem Identification: Immediately report any out-of-specification results or potential quality concerns to the supervisor; assist in troubleshooting production/process non-conformances, reworks, and customer complaints.
• Miscellaneous Tasks: Manage laboratory consumables and chemicals, ensure adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and maintain good housekeeping standards.

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