Lab Assistant

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Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg seeks a Lab Assistant to join its Quality Department. The role involves testing and sampling raw materials, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and maintaining ISO compliance. Candidates should possess a technical qualification and experience in a laboratory environment. Excellent attention to detail and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in a laboratory.
• Intermediate level of computer literacy.
• Prior knowledge of ISO/GMP/HACCP standards needed.

Responsibilities

• Communicate any nonconformances for materials.
• Responsible for sampling and testing of incoming materials.
• Maintain cleanliness of the laboratory and production floors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Technical qualification (NQF 4 – 5)

Tools

Laboratory equipment

ISO/GMP/HACCP standards

Job description

Recruiter:

The Hiring House

Job Ref:

JHB000661/SM

Date posted:

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Lab Assistant to form part of the Quality Department. This position is responsible to plan and execute the testing and sampling of raw materials and packaging.

Classifying results and recording findings to the relevant quality standards are some of the main functions. This role shows a constant commitment to quality and it is permanently based in Boksburg.

POSITION INFO:

Key Performance Areas

• Communicate any nonconformances for materials that do not meet specifications
• Ensure that quality standards are always adhered to
• Responsible for sampling and testing of all incoming materials according to the relevant procedures
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated, in good working order and documents are recorded correctly
• Ensure all deliveries are accompanied with the relevant documentation
• Manage the printing of labels pertaining to all incoming goods (on hold, released, rejected)
• Complete and file test schedules as per the analysis number;
• Manage the approval of “positives” for the Bottle Printing department
• Ensure that the version code is correct for all approved print artwork
• Test packaging materials against specifications in order to release materials on time
• Keep abreast with changes to specifications and regulations for packaging materials
• Complete all relevant documentation regarding the testing of packaging materials
• Report any rejections pertaining to packaging material to the,QC Manager
• Ensure the batch number of products, GRN and COA correspond to packaging materials received
• Ensure ISO standards are implemented and maintained
  
  

Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in the laboratory and in all areas of work

• Ensure work area is always kept clean and tidy
• Maintain cleanliness of the laboratory and production floors to minimise waste.
  
  

Requirements

• A minimum requirement of a technical qualification (NQF 4 – 5) will be preferred.
• Prior knowledge of ISO/GMP/HACCP standards needed.
• Intermediate level of computer literacy is required.
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in a laboratory.
• The ideal candidate will display excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and display excellent influencing and communication skills (verbal and written).
  
  

Please call us on 0100300127

NB: Should you not hear from us within 6 weeks, please consider your application unsuccesful.