Technician Laboratory

Department:
Quality Control

Site:
201 - Premier Pretoria Mill

Job Type Classification:
Permanent

Location - Town / City:
Pretoria

Job Description:
Job Purpose : Responsible for total Quality assurance at the Production site which includes ensuring the effectiveness of Quality Control Management System (laboratory activities) and specifications which enables the production of high-quality product. Key Responsibilities: Conduct daily quality control checks on incoming raw material, in-process product and finished/packed product. Conduct daily quality control sample testing for equipment verification and intermediate checks on instruments to ensure 100% accuracy. Responsible for total Quality assurance at the Production site which includes ensuring the effectiveness of Quality Control Management System and specifications which enables the production of high-quality product. Responsible for adhering to the ISO 17025 requirements.

Qualification Requirements:
National Diploma in Food Technology / Biotechnology / Analytical Chemistry or equivalent

Experience Requirements:
3-5 years in Quality Control or Quality Assurance Laboratory in the food industry GLP, GMP, HACCP and Supplier Quality Assurance experience At least 1 year exposure to LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and or data capturing. Knowledge and / or experience of ISO 17025 will be advantageous. Knowledge and / or experience of FSSC 22000 will be advantageous.

Skills and Competencies:
Essential Planning and Organizing Following Instructions and Procedures Coping with Pressures and Setbacks Applying Expertise and Technology Analysing Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations Desirable Adapting and Responding to Change Working with People Presenting and Communicating Information

Working Conditions:
Able to work in a high performance, results oriented environment Ability to work shifts Overtime will be expected from time to time