Laboratory Technician-047-011

PPECB; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned laboratory service provider is looking for an entry-level Laboratory Technician in Centurion, Gauteng. This role involves analyzing mycotoxins and pesticide residues, ensuring the maintenance of equipment, and adhering to laboratory best practices. Candidates with a National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry and strong analytical skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform method validation and ensure changes to methods if necessary.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Participate in proficiency testing.
• Manage the quality control processes in the lab.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Technical record keeping

Education

National Diploma - Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Chromatographic instrumentation

LIMS

Job description

High Level Objectives

Analysis of mycotoxins in various food matrices.

High Level Objectives

Analysis of mycotoxins in various food matrices.

Analysis of pesticide residues in fresh produce using the QuEChERS extraction technique.

Optimize the use of the equipment in the preparative section of the laboratory.

Ensure timely service delivery to customers

Self-Management.

Minimize 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 practice.

Qualifications

• National Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Method Validation

Ensure that any changes are made to the methods if necessary.

Ensure equipment maintenance and calibration.

Participate in proficiency testing.

Quality Control

Performs Internal verification of Equipment.

Ensures that the accommodation and environmental conditions of the lab are controlled and recorded accordingly.

Checking quality and suitability of chemicals.

Recording quality controls.

Technical processes - implementation

Sample registration on LIMS.

Extraction of raw materials.

Weighing, homogenizing, mixing, and filtering.

Equipment verification (balances, volumetric flasks, pipettes).

Mycotoxin Immuno-Affinity-Cleanup.

Free fatty acids extraction method.

Peroxide value extraction method.

Moisture content.

Pesticide analyses

Preparation of reference standards (weighing, mixing filtering).

Preparation of daily solvents and standards.

Participation in proficiency testing schemes.

Instrumentation set-up and sample run.

Meetings

Participate in laboratory staff meetings.

Implementation of QMS (ISO 17025)

Implement standard QMS protocols.

Consistent and correct application of analytical methods.

Compliance to statutory requirements.

Records all non-conformances observed for further investigation.

Communication, Advising and Reporting

Comment and report timely on irregularities.

Effective communication and reporting that leads to improved internal relationships and decisions.

Ensures that all test results comply with the documented quality control criteria.

• Knowledge required:
  
  

Implementation of the LIMS for traceability (added advantage)

Technical processes of Mycotoxin/Pesticides/Dairy analysis in a myriad of matrices.

General knowledge of chromatographic instruments.

• Skills required:
  
  

Well-developed interpersonal skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Sound technical record keeping techniques.

Ability to work under pressure.

Propensity to pay attention to detail.

Computer literate – MS Outlook, Word & Excel.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Import & Export

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