Laboratory Technician needed at Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited

Job Advert Summary    
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• Conduct basic laboratory tests and report on result

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 procedures 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 analyze 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 is 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        

Requirements    

• Relevant tertiary degree in Food science.
• 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        
• Communicate 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 procedures 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 analyze 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 is 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