Laboratory Assistant

Clover; Kroonstad; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Kroonstad is seeking a laboratory assistant to maintain cleanliness and support laboratory functions. The role involves sampling and testing products, performing chemical and microbiological procedures, and recording test results. Candidates must have Grade 12 or equivalent qualification, along with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a food manufacturing setting. The position requires fluency in Business English and basic computer skills, with the ability to work shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years experience in a food manufacturing environment applying job related concepts, techniques, and processes at the required level.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of laboratory and provide basic support function.
• Sample and test products and perform routine procedures.
• Ensure application of 5S methodology in the laboratory.

Skills

Fluent in Business English

Basic computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4

Job description

Job Advert Summary

Purpose of the position:

Maintain cleanliness of laboratory and provide basic support function

Conduct housekeeping of laboratory

• Clean laboratory and equipment
• Ensure application of 5S (Sort, set in order or Simplify, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)

Perform sampling and basic testing

• Sample and test products
• Perform routine chemical/microbiological procedures
• Record test results

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4
• 3 – 5 yrs experience in a food manufacturing environment applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level
• Business English: Fluent
• Computer literacy (Basic)
• Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct housekeeping of laboratory

• Clean laboratory and equipment
• Ensure application of 5S (Sort, set in order or Simplify, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)

Perform sampling and basic testing

• Sample and test products
• Perform routine chemical/microbiological procedures
• Record test results