Laboratory Technician needed at Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited

Job Advert Summary    

• Conduct basic laboratory tests and report on results for milk procurement.
• Needs to have manufatory experience in fast moving consumable goods.
• Be willing to work shifts and computer literate.

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  

Deadline:11th July,2025