QC Laboratory Technician - Pretoria West at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• RCL Foods is currently recruiting for a Lab Technician to join our Milling division based in Pretoria West. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing daily analysis and other tasks within the scope of the QC laboratory. Collection of samples and analysis of packaging material.

Main Responsibilities:

• To accurately and timeously analyse all products produced according to laboratory SOP’s.
• To accurately and timeously analyse selected raw materials delivered.
• Carry out analysis of daily control samples and ensuring they remain within acceptable experimental error.
• Record, interpret and disseminate all results and information accurately and timeously.
• Collect samples from the various production units according to schedule or when required.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric / preferably diploma in laboratory management or food technology.
• Computer literacy courses.

Duties & Responsibilities    
 Product Analysis

• To accurately and timeously analyse all products produced according to laboratory SOP’s.
• To accurately and timeously analyse selected raw materials delivered.
• Carry out analysis of daily control samples and ensuring they remain within acceptable experimental error.
• Record, interpret and disseminate all results and information accurately and timeously.
• Collect samples from the various production units according to schedule or when required.
• Adhere to daily route planning and stand in where required.

Safety and Food Safety

• Assist with implementation of required food safety standards in the laboratory.
• Identify unsafe conditions and recommend remedial action if required.
• Maintain strict housekeeping and hygiene standards in the laboratory.