Laboratory Technician - Queensburgh at Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited

Job Advert Summary    

• Conduct basic laboratory tests and report on results

Requirements    

• National Diploma/Degree (Food Science: Microbiology/ Chemistry)
• 2 -3 years’ experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes in a Food Manufacturing Laboratory
• Business English: Fluent
• Computer literacy (Intermediate)
• Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

Competencies    

• Solves problems through effective decision making        
• Proactive and action orientated         
• Maintains high standards         
• Achieves Results Effectively        
• Must be a team player        
• Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective        
• Interpersonal effectiveness        
• Communicates effectively

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.        

Conduct sampling and testing        

• Prepare and analyse samples        
• Isolate and identify microbial contaminants        
• Perform routine chemical/microbiological analysis
• Report results of analyses        
• Maintain records of all testing        
• Prepare microbiology-related validations and protocols        
• Interpret results and provide feedback.        

Record keeping and reporting        

• Adhere to the standard regarding record keeping and reporting.