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Laboratory Technologist

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Durban

On-site

ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

A leading company in the chemical industry is hiring a Quality Control Specialist in Durban. The role involves daily validation of laboratory equipment, conducting analyses of raw materials, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Candidates must hold a Grade 12 and a relevant diploma or degree, along with 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

  • 3 – 5 years working experience in laboratory settings.
  • Computer literate for documentation and reporting.
  • Experience with ISO standards for quality control.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily validation of laboratory equipment and maintain calibration records.
  • Conduct routine analyses of incoming raw materials and perform final testing.
  • Generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for manufactured products.

Skills

Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Data recording

Education

Grade 12
Diploma in analytical chemistry
BSC Chemistry

Job description

  • Perform daily validation of laboratory equipment and maintain up-to-date calibration records.
  • Conduct routine analyses of incoming raw materials in line with established testing protocols.
  • Perform final testing on produced products, identify and report any variances according to specified test methods.
  • Record quality control data accurately in QC spreadsheets and relevant documentation systems.
  • Conduct QC testing on toll-manufactured raw materials and finished blends; update cardex records for both raw materials and finished products.
  • Ensure general housekeeping of the laboratory, maintaining compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and coordinate external calibrations based on the calibration inventory schedule.
  • Support product research and development initiatives to meet customer specifications and requirements.
  • Assist with inventory management tasks, including stock-taking and tracking of laboratory reagents and materials.
  • Investigate customer complaints through structured research and report findings accordingly.
  • Generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for all manufactured products and manage updates on the Dropbox system.
  • Distribute COAs to the sales department and toll customers upon request.
  • Purchase and standardize laboratory reagents required for testing procedures.
  • Print and apply batch stickers for products that have passed quality checks.
  • Maintain accurate records by filing batch sheets, raw material COAs, and Panoil COAs.
  • Coordinate monthly Panoil microbiological testing, ensuring timely analysis and result capturing.
  • Manage the storage and organization of retention samples for both finished products and raw materials.
  • Request and manage label printing for Engen products and manufactured blends.
  • Arrange for external testing of finished products when required, and record the results provided by external laboratories.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 : 2015 and FSSC 22000 standards at all times.
  • Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed.
  • Train laboratory staff on relevant SOPs to ensure adherence to departmental processes.
  • Provide ongoing support for R&D activities in accordance with company SOPs.
  • Requirements :
  • Perform daily validation of laboratory equipment and maintain up-to-date calibration records.
  • Conduct routine analyses of incoming raw materials in line with established testing protocols.
  • Perform final testing on produced products, identify and report any variances according to specified test methods.
  • Record quality control data accurately in QC spreadsheets and relevant documentation systems.
  • Conduct QC testing on toll-manufactured raw materials and finished blends; update cardex records for both raw materials and finished products.
  • Ensure general housekeeping of the laboratory, maintaining compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and coordinate external calibrations based on the calibration inventory schedule.
  • Support product research and development initiatives to meet customer specifications and requirements.
  • Assist with inventory management tasks, including stock-taking and tracking of laboratory reagents and materials.
  • Investigate customer complaints through structured research and report findings accordingly.
  • Generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for all manufactured products and manage updates on the Dropbox system.
  • Distribute COAs to the sales department and toll customers upon request.
  • Purchase and standardize laboratory reagents required for testing procedures.
  • Print and apply batch stickers for products that have passed quality checks.
  • Maintain accurate records by filing batch sheets, raw material COAs, and Panoil COAs.
  • Coordinate monthly Panoil microbiological testing, ensuring timely analysis and result capturing.
  • Manage the storage and organization of retention samples for both finished products and raw materials.
  • Request and manage label printing for Engen products and manufactured blends.
  • Arrange for external testing of finished products when required, and record the results provided by external laboratories.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 : 2015 and FSSC 22000 standards at all times.
  • Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed.
  • Train laboratory staff on relevant SOPs to ensure adherence to departmental processes.
  • Provide ongoing support for R&D activities in accordance with company SOPs.
  • Requirements :
  • Grade 12
  • Diploma in analytical chemistry or BSC Chemistry
  • 3 – 5 years working experience and computer literate
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