Laboratory Coordinator

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Laboratory Coordinator to manage lab operations and ensure quality control. The successful candidate should have over 5 years of experience in a lab management role, including familiarity with lab equipment such as DMA/Alcolyzer and Mettler Titrators. A tertiary qualification in Food Technology, Chemistry, or Microbiology is essential. This role offers a chance to make a significant career move while working in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a lab setting leading a QC team in a food manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with lab equipment: DMA/Alcolyzer; Mettler Titrators.
• Knowledge of ISO17025 is advantageous.
• Knowledge of ISO17025 is advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production records after production.
• Verify lab equipment to ensure accurate testing results.
• Compile reports for internal and external purposes.
• Approve Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Manage laboratory staff for optimal lab functions.
• Taste products for approval during inspections.
• Review non-conforming products for possible release or rejection.
• Investigate customer complaints.

Skills

Tertiary qualification in Food Technology, Chemistry or Microbiology

Experience as a Lab Coordinator, Supervisor, or Manager

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Knowledge of ISO17025

Education

Tertiary qualification in Food Technology, Chemistry or Microbiology

Tools

DMA/Alcolyzer

Mettler Titrators

Job description

A leading beverage company situated in Cape Town is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Laboratory Coordinator to join their team.

The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:

• Monitoring of production records after production
• Verification of Lab equipment to ensure accurate testing results
• Compiling reports for Internal and External purposes
• Final Approval of COAs
• Managing Laboratory Staff to ensure the lab functions optimally
• Tasting of product for approval during Inspections
• Review of Non-conforming product for possible release/rejection
• Investigating Customer complaints

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Food Technology, Chemistry or Microbiology
• 5-Years experience working as a Lab Coordinator / Lab Supervisor /Lab Manager; leading a QC-team, in a Food Manufacturing environment
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with lab equipment: DMA/Alcolyzer; Mettler Titrators required
• Knowledge of ISO17025 advantageous
• Proficient in the MS Office suite (MS Word, Excel and Outlook)

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to [e-mail]

You are welcome to contact Rebecca or Nehelene on 021 551 8638.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.