Laboratory Technologist

SUMMARY:
New role is available for our client in the Chemical Manufacturing Industry, based in Durban.

POSITION INFO:
Candidate must be based in Durban

Key Duties:

• Perform daily validation of laboratory equipment and maintain up-to-date calibration records.
• Conduct routine analyses of incoming raw materials in line with established testing protocols.
• Perform final testing on produced products, identify and report any variances according to specified test methods.
• Record quality control data accurately in QC spreadsheets and relevant documentation systems.
• Conduct QC testing on toll-manufactured raw materials and finished blends; update cardex records for both raw materials and finished products.
• Ensure general housekeeping of the laboratory, maintaining compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Maintain laboratory equipment and coordinate external calibrations based on the calibration inventory schedule.
• Support product research and development initiatives to meet customer specifications and requirements.
• Assist with inventory management tasks, including stock-taking and tracking of laboratory reagents and materials.
• Investigate customer complaints through structured research and report findings accordingly.
• Generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for all manufactured products and manage updates on the Dropbox system.
• Distribute COAs to the sales department and toll customers upon request.
• Purchase and standardize laboratory reagents required for testing procedures.
• Print and apply batch stickers for products that have passed quality checks.
• Maintain accurate records by filing batch sheets, raw material COAs, and Panoil COAs.
• Coordinate monthly Panoil microbiological testing, ensuring timely analysis and result capturing.
• Manage the storage and organization of retention samples for both finished products and raw materials.
• Request and manage label printing for Engen products and manufactured blends.
• Arrange for external testing of finished products when required, and record the results provided by external laboratories.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and FSSC 22000 standards at all times.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed.
• Train laboratory staff on relevant SOPs to ensure adherence to departmental processes.
• Provide ongoing support for R&D activities in accordance with company SOPs.

• Grade 12
• Diploma in analytical chemistry or BSC Chemistry
• 3 – 5 years working experience and computer literate