Laboratory Analyst (Micro)

Lactalis South Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a laboratory technician to support their quality assurance efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting tests and maintaining laboratory equipment while ensuring adherence to good laboratory practices. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant diploma and have experience in a food laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience in a routine food laboratory.
• Sound knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices.
• Basic knowledge of lab chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Conducting accurate analytical and/or microbiological tests on samples.
• Setting up, calibrating, maintaining and cleaning laboratory equipment.
• Recording and analysing test results.

Skills

Good Laboratory Practices

Communication

Team working skills

Analytical test procedures

Interpersonal skills

Sample taking

Education

ND in Food Technology or Food Chemistry or Microbiology or SETA equivalent Qualification

Tools

Foodscan

Milkoscan

Kjeltek

Cryoscope

Job description

Role Purpose,

Reporting to the Laboratory coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for, amongst other duties, analysing daily samples using key equipment such as Foodscan, Milkoscan, Kjeltek, Cryoscope and their basic troubleshooting and maintenance. The timeous and accurate reporting of these results is key to supporting, amongst other stakeholders, the on-site formulations facility and quality assurance department.

, Requirements,

• ND in Food Technology or Food Chemistry or Microbiology or SETA equivalent Qualification.
• At least one year experience in a routine (food) laboratory.
• Sound knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (Including ethical and disciplined behaviour, safety, etc.)
• Sound knowledge of standard analytical test procedures.
• Basic knowledge of lab chemicals.
• Able to work under reasonable pressure.
• Able to carry out tasks accurately within reasonable time constraints.
• Good knowledge of sample taking.
• Good computer skills, liked as spreadsheets and word processing.
• Communication, interpersonal and team working skills.
• Shall be able to think and operate independently.
  
  

, Duties and Responsibilities,

• Conducting accurate analytical and/or microbiological tests on samples, according to working instructions.
• Setting up, calibrating, maintaining and cleaning of laboratory equipment.
• Recording test results accurately.
• Analysing results to ensure consistency to specifications.
• Preparation of reagents, solutions and media.
• Recognize erroneous results, reporting them immediately and initiate corrective action.