Laboratory Technician

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Conduct basic laboratory tests and report on results

Setup, maintain and operate laboratory equipment

  • Prepare and maintain stocks of chemical reagents and microbiological reagents/cultures/media
  • Operate laboratory equipment in line with the standard operating procedures and well maintained
  • Ensure that lab procedures are followed according to standard procedures
  • Maintain all safety procedures in the laboratory
  • Ensure that the lab is clean at all times
  • Ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GLP) is maintained

Conduct sampling and testing

  • Prepare and analyze samples
  • Releasing of Raw and Packaging materials
  • Perform routine QC/laboratory analysis
  • Report of non-confirming and retesting and sending the final report is essential
  • Record all results neatly and must be filed as required
  • Ensure that all procedures are followed before releasing the final product to the market
  • Ensure that the laboratory equipment is calibrated and must be monitored at the beginning of each shift
  • Report equipment break downs in time

Safety in the laboratory

  • Follow all safety procedures in the lab. (e.g. wearing of PPE)
  • Know all emergency procedures e.g. eye wash station, safety reps and first aiders.
  • Report all safety incidents
Minimum Requirements
  • Relevant tertiary degree in Food science.
  • Business English: Fluent
  • Computer literacy (Advanced)
  • Work shifts/weekends/public holidays
  • Relevant experience in applying job-related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level
Duties and Responsibilities

Setup, maintain and operate laboratory equipment

  • Prepare and maintain stocks of chemical reagents and microbiological reagents/cultures/media
  • Operate laboratory equipment in line with the standard operating procedures and well maintained
  • Ensure that lab procedures are followed according to standard procedures
  • Maintain all safety procedures in the laboratory
  • Ensure that the lab is clean at all times
  • Ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GLP) is maintained

Conduct sampling and testing

  • Prepare and analyze samples
  • Releasing of Raw and Packaging materials
  • Perform routine QC/laboratory analysis
  • Report of non-confirming and retesting and sending the final report is essential
  • Record all results neatly and must be filed as required
  • Ensure that all procedures are followed before releasing the final product to the market
  • Ensure that the laboratory equipment is calibrated and must be monitored at the beginning of each shift
  • Report equipment break downs in time

Safety in the laboratory

  • Follow all safety procedures in the lab. (e.g. wearing of PPE)
  • Know all emergency procedures e.g. eye wash station, safety reps and first aiders.
  • Report all safety incidents

Information :

  • Company : Clover
  • Position : Laboratory Technician
  • Location : Free State
  • Country : ZA

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Post Date : 2025-05-12 | Expired Date : 2025-06-11