Some responsibilities my include:

• Familiar with SANAS 17025 Accreditation.
• Conduct simple and complex tests independently and troubleshooting where necessary.
• Responsible for the verification of results and interpret data against known sources of information.
• Ensuring adherence to departmental TAT’s and early warnings to direct supervisor of any delay on TAT.
• Oversee instrument operations.
• Responsible for the upkeep of laboratory instruments.
• Notification to management of calibration and service requests.
• Ensure that all analysis and related tasks are performed in accordance with OHS and Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures.
• Implementation of quality TAT corrective actions for area of responsibility.
• Ensure correct stock levels are maintained effectively for testing.
• Managing consumable costs.
• Ensure good working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Other duties as assigned by the company, within the employee’s scope of work.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Familiarise yourself with relevant procedures and read all relevant MSDSs.

Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Analytical Chemistry Or Biotechnology.
• 1-2 Years’ experience with Nutritional and Heavy Metal Analysis.
• Preference will be given to employment equity candidates.