Sample Lab Technician

Sensient Technologies Corporation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer seeks a qualified individual in Johannesburg to ensure efficient sample preparation and dispatch for customer service. The role involves inventory management, communication across international teams, and adherence to KPI targets. Candidates should possess a university degree in Food Science or Chemistry, strong MS Office skills, and effective communication abilities. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career development, with onsite collaboration five days a week.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Benefits offering

Development opportunities

Effective training experience

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel.
• Work experience in the food ingredients industry would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispatch samples to service customers.
• Control inventory and update internal software system.
• Communicate between Sensient South Africa and international affiliates.
• Adhere to KPI targets with daily reporting.
• Seek to improve efficiency and serve customers better.

Skills

MS Office (especially Excel)

Communication skills

Time management

Presentation skills

Education

University degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related

Job description

What you’ll do :

Prepare and dispatch samples to service customers and promote business strategy, sourcing samples from global Sensient sites.

Inventory control and stocking of laboratory samples, keep excellent records by updating internal software system.

Communication between Sensient South Africa and Sensient international affiliates.

Monthly reporting on performance results and focus on continuous improvement.

Adhere to KPI targets, and daily reporting on results

Seek to improve ways and methods to become more efficient and better serve internal and external customers.

What you’ll bring :

A university degree in Food Science, Chemistry or a similar relevant education.

Work experience in the food ingredients industry would be advantageous.

Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel

Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload and handle multiple tasks in an effective manner.

Excellent communication and presentation skills in discussing financial reports with company stakeholders.

Own transport as there may be occasional work requirements outside of normal hours.

What you’ll get :

Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week.

An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities.

A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.

About Sensient :

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts.

Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals.

The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.