Lab Technician (Micro Testing)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES022263/EV

Date posted:

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Seeking a Lab Technician (Micro Testing) - FMCG experience is essential.

POSITION INFO:
The incumbent will be responsible for the execution of the company’s laboratory test methods and standard operating procedures.

Requirements:

Undertaking the microbiological testing in the cream blending micro lab, including process swabs and ad hoc micro analysis.
Ensuring that accurate results are available timeously.
Carrying out daily laboratory functions and maintaining good laboratory practices.
The position is aligned to packing product quality.
Minimum of a BTech / Diploma / BSc Degree in Micro/Biotechnology, or a related field.
At least 3-4 years’ experience within a production environment.
Intermediate Excel level.
Running of laboratory test methods to ensure continuous packed product QC.
Preparation and processing of routine and ad hoc plant process samples.
Communication and distribution of test results between plant sections.
Adherence to the sampling plan.
Running, maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of laboratory analysis equipment.
Laboratory consumable stock control.
Assisting with troubleshooting and production and plant investigations.
Recording results accurately, timeously and distributing this effectively.
Working according to good laboratory practices.
Maintenance of good laboratory practices.
Organization and recording of retention samples.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Medical Officer (Medical Doctor - Wits RHI)
Location: Hillbrow
Salary: Annually
Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology
3 days ago

Lab Technician (Micro Testing)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Seeking a Lab Technician (Micro Testing) - FMCG experience is essential.
9 days ago

Lab Assistant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
We are looking for a Lab Assistant to form part of the Quality Department. This position is responsible to plan and execute the testing and sampling of raw materials and packaging. Classifying results and recording findings to the relevant quality standards are some of the main functions. This role shows a constant commitment to quality and it is permanently based in Boksburg.
23 days ago

Junior Labware Consultant
Location: Centurion
Salary:
We supplying, installing and maintaining the LabWare laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and Electronic laboratory Notebook (ELN) to laboratories in more than twenty-five countries.
23 days ago

Trainee Laboratory Manager
Location: Vereeniging
Salary: 20062025 Monthly
Our client, an independent lubricant producer and waste oil re-refinery near Vereeniging, is seeking a skilled professional to join their fast-moving production plant. This role is for a laboratory Technician who will be trained and developed to eventually take on the responsibilities of laboratory Manager. The position involves managing qc laboratory staff, equipment, and consumables; mainta...
29 days ago

QA/QC Manager
Location: Centurion
Salary: 28000 Monthly
A position has opened for a QA/qc Manager in the flavour and ingredient industry.
15 days ago