Junior Laboratory Analysts (1 Year contract)

SUMMARY:
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.

POSITION INFO:
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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, SO₂, 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Assists in the evaluation of supplier’s 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.

• 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.