Quality / Laboratory Analyst

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Quality / Laboratory Analyst in Stellenbosch. The role involves performing standard analysis, maintaining equipment, and participating in quality management systems to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have at least a Higher Diploma or B.Sc. in Micro, Food Technology, or Biotechnology and be able to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma or applicable B.Sc. Degree or Similar Qualification in Micro, Food Technology or Biotechnology.
• Own transport and ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis standard methods and support in-process production.
• Maintenance and calibration of equipment for accurate results.
• Contribute as a team member during problem-solving from a quality perspective.
• Participate in drafting and reviewing QMS procedures.
• Assist in evaluating supplier’s service performance.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the laboratory.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Knowledge of GLP and SANS 17025

Education

Higher Diploma or applicable B.Sc. Degree in Micro, Food Technology or Biotechnology

Job description

Quality / Laboratory Analyst required in Stellenbosch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis standard methods and support in-process production
  • Completes timely, accurate and valid analysis are carried out within required specifications.
  • Makes up accurate standard solutions and verifies through standardisation and quality control checks.
  • Ensure all equipment is compliance to SANS 17025 and GLP
  • Ensure chemicals are correctly stored and identified.
  • Ensure correct use of laboratory equipment in area of responsibility.
  • Troubleshooting analysis where discrepancies occur
  • Verify and monitor equipment records.
  • Analyse data to identify quality risk.
  • Ensure all quality records are completed accurate.
• Maintenance and Calibration of Equipment
  • Ensures the reporting of accurate and reliable results.
  • Verifies good working order of equipment and reports any irregularities to Supervisor or responsible person.
  • Correct usage and safe keeping of laboratory equipment.
  • Manage equipment reliability.
• Problem Solving
  • Contributing team member during problem solving from a quality perspective; Ensure loop closure; Verification of corrective action.
  • Evaluate all methods and processes to improve quality activities.
  • Investigates complaints and internal non-conformances and reports findings.
  • Quality Index on final product
• Quality Management Systems
  • Participates in the drafting, completion and reviewing of QMS procedures for quality processes.
  • Assists in requested quality assessments/audits undertaken by the company when required.
  • Participates in the SANAS system and if required acts as a Technical Signatory and/or internal auditor.
  • Participates in technical research projects when required.
  • Assists and ensures availability during audits
• Supplier and Stock Management
  • Assists in the evaluation of supplier’s service performance by providing feedback to Supervisor
  • Maintains proper stock levels of chemicals, Media, and consumables, by providing applicable communication of order levels to responsible persons.
• Health, Safety and Housekeeping
• Assists in maintaining the Hygiene Management Procedure
• Compliant to company and statutory safety policies and procedures
• Maintains good personal hygiene.
• Maintains clean and Hygienic work environment.

Requirements:

• Higher Diploma or applicable B.Sc. Degree or Similar Qualification in Micro, Food Technology or Biotechnology
• Own transport- ability to work Flexible hours