Lab Intern

PepsiCo; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Durban is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to coordinate shift data collation for reporting, calibrate equipment, and perform day-to-day lab analysis to ensure accurate results.

You will conduct routine analytical tests, investigate out-of-spec results, implement corrective actions, and support audits and quality systems. Proficiency in data reporting, attention to detail, and the ability to work shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric and a Food Technology Diploma or equivalent.
• Computer literate.
• Written and oral communication.
• Integrity, attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data collation on shift for reporting process statistics.
• Investigate out of specification results and implement corrective actions.
• Ongoing troubleshooting to identify causes and improve quality and data accuracy.
• Feedback results to frontline with opportunities and corrective actions.
• Ensure all data reports are completed and communicated.
• Calibration and maintenance of equipment.
• Control of stock requirements.
• Documentation auditing and data analysis.
• Coordinate quality and quality system improvement projects.
• Support audits and external Lab ASHA processes.
• Provide support during trials or new projects.

Skills

Integrity

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Results driven

Good communication

Computer literacy

Shift work

Education

Matric

Food Technology Diploma

Equivalent tertiary qualification

Job description

Overview

Co-ordinate all data collation on shift for reporting process statistics. Responsible for equipment calibration on shift in order to determine accurate information. In addition, day to day lab analysis.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine analytical and product quality tests including In Market Testing.
• Investigate out of specification results and implement corrective actions.
• Ongoing trouble shooting to identify possible causes of problems and to improve quality results and accuracy of data.
• Feedback results on shift to frontline with respect to opportunities and possible corrective action.
• Ensure all data reports are completed and the results communicated.
• Conduct Allergen swabbing including managing and supporting all foreign objects and customer complaints on the line.
• Calibration and maintenance of all equipment.
• Control of stock requirements.
• Documentation auditing and data analysis.
• Responsible and accountable for Laboratory specific projects.
• Coordinate projects related to improving quality and quality systems.
• HACCP monitoring.
• To ensure that AIB, food safety and quality standards are maintained throughout.
• Manage and control all On hold, rejected and released stock.
• Responsible for conducting Internal ASHA Lab Audits and active involvement and preparation in External LAB ASHA Audits.
• Support during FSSC 22000 and AIB Audits.
• Provide support during trials, commissioning or new projects.

Qualifications

Qualification/Experience:

• Matric plus Food Technology Diploma or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Computer literate.
• Written and oral communicationCompetencies:
• Integrity
• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Results driven
• Good communication skills
• Able to work shifts