Job Advert Summary    

• Clover is currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for Conducting basic laboratory tests and report on results . This exciting opportunity is based at the Clover Clayville branch 

Requirements    

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4
• Business English: Fluent
• Computer literacy (Advanced) 
• Work shifts/weekends/public holidays
• Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level 

Competencies    

• Proactive and action orientated         
• Approaches situations with an open mind and solves problems creatively         
• Maintains high standards         
• Acts with honesty and consistency        
• Solves problems through effective decision making.        
• Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective        
• Commitment and motivation        
• Interpersonal effectiveness        
• Communicates effectively        
• Administrative capabilities        
• Customer orientated        

Duties and Responsibilities    

Setup, maintain and operate laboratory equipment        

• Prepare and maintain stocks of chemical reagents and microbiological reagents/cultures/media        
• Operate laboratory equipment in line with the standard operating procedures and well maintained        
• Ensure that lab procedure are followed according to standard procedures        
• Maintain all safety procedures in the laboratory        
• Ensure that the lab is clean at all times        
• Ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GLP) is maintained        

Conduct sampling and testing        

• Prepare and analyse samples        
• Releasing of Raw and Packaging materials        
• Perform routine QC/laboratory analysis         
• Report of Non-confirming and retesting and sending the final report is essential        
• Record all results neatly and must be filed as required        
• Ensure that all procedures are followed before releasing the final product to the market        
• Ensure that the laboratory equipment are calibrated and must be monitored at the beginning of each shift        

Report equipment break downs in time        

• Safety in the laboratory        
• Follow all safety procedures in the lab. (e.g. wearing of PPE)        
• Know all emergency procedures e.g. eye wash station, safety reps and first aiders.        
• Report all safety incidents