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Stellenbosch - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Our client in Stellenbosch is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Laboratory Analyst to join their team. This position offers a 1 year contract ideal for junior employees or students requiring workplace learning to complete their degrees.


A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : 1 year fixed term contract
SECTOR : Quality
BASIC SALARY : Market related
START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Matric (Grade 12)
  • Degree or High National Diploma in Micro Food Technology or Biotechnology
  • 1-2 years of experience in a similar role
  • Extensive Laboratory Knowledge
  • Extensive chemical analysis knowledge specific to wine quality (pH SO VA alcohol)
  • Working Knowledge Cellar / wine production process
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
  • Attention to detail Logical thinker Self-motivated Passionate Diligent Work attitude Analytical/Logical Thinker Excellent report writing and communication skills.
  • Own transport and ability to work Flexible hours

DUTIES:

1. Perform analysis standard methods and support in-process production
  • Completes timely accurate and valid laboratory 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.
2. Maintenance and Calibration of Equipment
  • Ensures the reporting of accurate and reliable results.
  • Verifies good working order of equipment and reports any irregularities to Laboratory Manager or responsible person.
  • Correct usage and safe keeping of laboratory equipment.
  • Manage equipment reliability.
3. 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 laboratory activities.
  • Investigates complaints and internal non-conformances and reports findings.
4. Quality Management Systems
  • Participates in the drafting completion and reviewing of QMS procedures for laboratory 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.
5. Supplier and Stock Management
  • Assists in the evaluation of suppliers service performance by providing feedback to Lab Manager
  • Maintains proper stock levels of chemicals Media and consumables by providing applicable communication of order levels to responsible persons.
6. 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.

Should you meet all the requirements apply on our website at today.
Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.



Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type

Temp

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