Laboratory Technician â Quality Control

Recruiter:

Objective Personnel

Job Ref:

BOK005665/GA

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Location:

Kempton Park , South Africa

SUMMARY:
Laboratory Technician – Quality Control

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications

Matric

Duties / Requirements

Quality Control & Testing
Perform quality checks on all raw materials before release for manufacturing
Inspect and approve all packaging materials, including cans, boxes, and lids
Check grind quality of paste products
Conduct quality checks on toners, including:
Viscosity
Specific gravity (density)
Colour
Gloss
Drying time
Comparison against approved company standards
Perform quality checks on body fillers and putties, including:
Gel time
Sandability
Pinholes and cracks
Monitoring the manufacturing process during production
Check filling weights before filling starts and perform cross-checks during filling
Inspect damaged packaging materials before disposal
Conduct quality checks on internally manufactured cans
Customer Returns & Investigations
Inspect customer return products by:
Application and spraying
Comparing results with retained samples and approved standards
Report findings clearly to management
Laboratory Trials & Development
Conduct manufacturing lab trials as per Managements instructions and report any issues or questions
Perform lab trials for new formulations
Decant and review old lab samples every 3–6 months and return acceptable material to production
Maintain a confidential formulation record book for all lab trials
Data Entry & Documentation
Enter daily production data accurately
Record data for:
Raw materials received from local and international suppliers
Raw materials issued from warehouse for testing
Maintain Excel reports for:
All laboratory tests
Quality inspections
Lab trials and results
Keep monthly records of:
Drawdown cards
Sample cans used
Reporting & Communication
Send professional emails related to laboratory and quality activities
Provide daily activity reports detailing work completed and observations
Laboratory Maintenance & Housekeeping
Maintain high standards of laboratory housekeeping, including:
Cleaning, mopping, and dusting
Keeping the lab area organized and safe
Change water in the spray booth every two weeks
Ensure all laboratory equipment is clean, calibrated, and well maintained
Confidentiality & Compliance
Maintain strict confidentiality of all formulations, test results, and laboratory data
Follow all company safety, quality, and operational procedures

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