Assistant (Laboratory)

SUMMARY:
Fair Cape offers the following vacancy and invites interested candidates suitable for the position and that complies with the minimum requirements of the position, to apply.

POSITION INFO:

Main purpose of the job:

To provide a service to production by testing and checking products to ensure that specifications are met consistently.

Preferred Requirements:

• Matric with Maths and Sciences
• NQF Training and training on product specification and testing methods
• Full competence in this role is typically developed over a period of 1-2 years with relevant induction and in-house training.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of Food Safety, GMP, Basic Food Technology Practices, Specific Quality Controls (product specification and process specification and knowledge), Mathematics, Good Laboratory methods

Skills:

• Ability to collect samples and test and interpret results
• Ability to carry out aseptic sampling techniques and analysis in line with best practices