Laboratory Technician

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Department Quality and Laboratory Number of Positions 08 Location - Town / City Queensburgh Required Education Level Diploma | Advanced Certificate Job Advert Summary Conduct routine laboratory testing and analysis of product and process samples to ensure compliance with quality, food safety and microbiological standards. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, accurately interpret and report test results, and maintain reliable laboratory records in accordance with established procedures and protocols. Requirements - National Diploma/Degree (Food Science/Technology: Microbiology/ Chemistry) - 2 -3 years’ experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level - Business English: Fluent - Computer literacy (Intermediate) - Work shifts/weekends/public holidays Competencies - Solves problems through effective decision making - Proactive and action orientated - Maintains high standards - Achieves Results Effectively - Must be a team player - Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective - Interpersonal effectiveness - Communicates effectively 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. Conduct sampling and testing - Prepare and analyse samples - Isolate and identify microbial contaminants - Perform routine chemical/microbiological analysis - Report results of analyses - Maintain records of all testing - Prepare microbiology-related validations and protocols - Interpret results and provide feedback. Record keeping and reporting - Adhere to the standard regarding record keeping and reporting.