Laboratory Technician-047-010

PPECB; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A quality certification service provider in South Africa is seeking an experienced technician to analyze pesticide residues in fresh produce. Responsibilities include method validation, quality control, and maintaining compliance with ISO standards. Candidates must hold a National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry and have strong technical skills along with the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Preparation of chemicals, solutions, and standards.
• Sample extraction processes.
• Basic knowledge of chromatographic instrumentation.
• Adherence to good laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in proficiency testing.
• Ensure necessary method updates and equipment maintenance.
• Internal verification of equipment and control of environmental conditions.
• Extraction and analysis of samples.
• Report irregularities timely and maintain communication.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Technical record-keeping

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Computer literacy (MS Outlook, Word, Excel)

Education

National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Chromatographic instrumentation

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Job description

High Level Objective

• Analysis of pesticide residues in fresh produce using the QuEChERS extraction technique.
• Optimize the use of laboratory equipment in the preparative section.
• Ensure timely service delivery to customers.
• Self-management and minimizing financial risks.
• Implementation of QMS (ISO 17025).
• Management of critical consumables.

Experience Required

• Preparation of chemicals, solutions, and standards.
• Sample extraction processes.
• Basic knowledge of chromatographic instrumentation.
• Adherence to good laboratory practices.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.

Key Responsibilities

Method Validation

• Ensure necessary method updates and equipment maintenance.
• Participate in proficiency testing.

Quality Control

• Internal verification of equipment.
• Control and record environmental conditions.
• Check chemical quality and record controls.

Technical Processes - Implementation

• Sample registration on LIMS.
• Extraction, weighing, homogenizing, filtering.
• Equipment verification.
• Mycotoxin Immuno-Affinity Cleanup.
• Extraction methods for fatty acids, peroxide value, moisture content.
• Pesticide analysis and preparation of standards.
• Participation in proficiency testing.
• Instrument setup and sample analysis.

Meetings

• Participate in staff meetings.

Implementation of QMS (ISO 17025)

• Apply standard QMS protocols.
• Ensure compliance and record non-conformances.

Communication, Advising, and Reporting

• Report irregularities timely.
• Maintain effective communication for internal improvement.
• Ensure test result quality and compliance.

Knowledge Required

• Implementation of LIMS (advantage).
• Knowledge of Mycotoxin/Pesticides/Dairy analysis.
• General chromatographic knowledge.

Skills Required

• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Technical record-keeping.
• Ability to work under pressure and attention to detail.
• Computer literacy (MS Outlook, Word, Excel).

About Us

The PPECB is an independent service provider of quality certification and cold chain management for South African producers and exporters of perishable food products, established in 1926.