Analyst needed at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description    

• Join Lactalis SA at our Ladismith Plant as an Analyst in the Laboratory, with the main responsibility of monitoring pathogens and conducting analytical and or microbiological testing on product samples.
• This exciting career opportunity at Lactalis SA will enable you to play your part in ensuring that the company achieves its challenging objectives during the next phase of its growth in South Africa.

Required Skills    

• ND in Food technology or Food Chemistry or Microbiology or equivalent degree or SETA qualification
• At least 1 year experience in (food) routine laboratory
• Sound knowledge of standard analytical test procedures
• Basic knowledge of lab chemicals
• Sound knowledge of sample taking
• Sound knowledge of good laboratory practices (incl. ethical and good behaviour, safety)
• Good computer skills (MS Excel imperative)
• Ability to work under reasonable pressure
• Willing to work weekends and or night shifts

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Conduct sampling on cheese (both in process and final product) and raw milk
• Conduct accurate analytical and or microbiological tests on samples, according to work instructions
• Setting up, calibrating. Maintaining and cleaning laboratory equipment
• Accurate recording of test results
• Analysing results to ensure consistency to specifications
• Preparations of reagents, solutions and media
• Recognize erroneous result, appropriately report and initiate corrective action
• Housekeeping in the lab and ensuring 5S
• Participation in in company programs such as FSSC 22000 V6
• Root cause analysis on the out of specification results
• Timeously inform the plant teams when the results tested are not in specification
• Support Senior Analyst and Lab coordinator with ADHOC duties pertaining to testing and results
• Assist with investigate testing when requires

Closing Date    

• 2025/12/05