SUMMARY:
A large manufacturer of food products based in Western Cape is looking to employ a Technical Laboratory Manager. The purpose is to take responsibility for the execution and continuous maintenance of the laboratory functions, procedures, and test methods; ensuring effective operation, maintenance, management and training of the laboratory employee compliment; and calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments on company sites; and the continual assurance of food safety and quality per the companies Food Safety and Quality Management System.
POSITION INFO:
Key duties and responsibilities
- The general operation, service and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
- Ensure calibration and verification checks are performed on laboratory instrumentation
- Manage the implementation, maintenance and improvement of an ISO Laboratory Management System
- Handling of general queries and requests from internal departments and external customers
- Conducting monthly safety checks as and where necessary
- Handling special COA requests
- Verification of test results and product information
- Conduct method validation and quality verification checks
- Investigate and report on questionable test results
- Responsible for laboratory functions and general tasks relating to food safety and quality
- Assist with training and verification of training effectiveness
- Participate in internal assessments and audits
- Ensure that cleanliness and safety standards are maintained in the Laboratory
- Assist with research projects and conduct test studies
- Interpret data and write reports
- Assist with the purchasing of Laboratory chemicals and consumables
- Preparing the Laboratory budget
- Ensure preparation and handling of product samples as per External Analysis Schedule
- Ensure adherence to Sampling Plans as per the Company policies and procedures
- Support, coach and mentor students and complete all administration as required for them
Key Requirements:- BSc (Honors) Degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology or Food Sciences
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a Managerial Capacity
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Laboratory
- Implementation of the ISO 17025 Management System
- Knowledge of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (HACCP, ISO, and FSSC)
- Knowledge of specialized Laboratory instruments (GC, ICP, NIR, Lovibond, Spectrophotometer, HPLC-GC-MS)
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