LAB TECHNICIAN (MICRO)

AB InBev Africa; Magaliesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SAB in South Africa seeks a Specialist Micro Analyst to support production teams with specialised analyses, quality audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will assist in training plant personnel on good hygiene practices and help develop training materials.

The role emphasizes traceability, accurate reporting, and collaboration across levels of the business to drive process improvements and maintain high-quality standards in a micro lab environment.

Qualifications

• BSc in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Technology, or equivalent.
• 2 years' experience in the food industry and in a micro laboratory environment.
• Packaging and/or brewing experience is preferable.
• Knowledge of SAP PDM, Microsoft Office, and LIMS is advantageous.
• Demonstrate good lab practices and adherence to housekeeping (5S).
• Strong ethics and discipline towards standard compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialised micro analyses according to standard and the minimum micro sampling plan.
• Ensure traceability of results and record on appropriate information systems.
• Communicate results clearly and timeously to production teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis to assist with problem solving.
• Provide production with good quality, yeast for propagation free of contaminants.
• Management and execution of basic maintenance and calibration schedules on test equipment.
• Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results.
• Review quality analysis procedures for updates when required.
• Where required, initiate corrective actions to close gaps generated by audits.
• Assist in training, coaching and mentoring of plant personnel on good hygiene practices.
• Take part in the development of training material.
• Complete the competency guide for the micro lab technician role.
• Carry out specialised analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Where required, take part in team evaluations of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Take part in regional and divisional process optimisation initiatives as required.
• Drive the Quality VPO through adhering to the minimum micro sampling plan and standards.
• Support the production teams with problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Traceability of samples and accuracy results when reporting to production teams.
• Effectively communicating with all levels of the business and follow up when necessary.
• Working timeously and managing individual workloads effectively to ensure sample frequencies are met.

Skills

Good lab practices

5S housekeeping

Health and safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

BSc in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Technology, or equivalent

Tools

SAP PDM

Microsoft Office

LIMS

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Key Purpose

of this role is to carry out specialized analysis in support of production teams, problem solving, continuous improvement initiatives and training.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Specialist Analysis

• Carry out specialised micro analysis according to standard and the minimum micro sampling plan
• Ensure traceability of results and record on appropriate information systems
• Communicate results clearly and timeously to production teams and stakeholders
• Conduct ad hoc analysis to assist with problem solving
• Provide production with good quality, yeast for propagation free of contaminants
• Management and execution of basic maintenance and calibration schedules on test equipment

Quality Auditing

• Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results
• Review quality analysis procedures for updates when required
• Where required, initiate corrective actions to close gaps generated by audits

Training

• Assist in training, coaching and mentoring of plant personnel on good hygiene practices
• Take part in the development of training material
• Complete the competency guide for the micro lab technician role

Continuous Improvement

• Carry out specialised analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities
• Where required, take part in team evaluations of continuous improvement opportunities
• Take part in regional and divisional process optimisation initiatives as required
• Drive the Quality VPO through adhering to the minimum micro sampling plan and standards
• Support the production teams with problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives
• Traceability of samples and accuracy results when reporting to production teams
• Effectively communicating with all levels of the business and follow up when necessary
• Working timeously and managing individual workloads effectively to ensure sample frequencies are met

Minimum Requirements

• BSc in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Technology, or equivalent
• 2 Years experience in the Food Industry and in a micro laboratory environment is ideal
• Packaging and/or Brewing experience is preferable
• Knowledge of SAP PDM, Microsoft Office packages and LIMS will be an advantage
• Demonstrate Good Lab Practices and adherence to housekeeping (5S), health and safety standards
• Strong ethic and discipline towards standard compliance

Additional Information

• BAND: X

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.