Laboratory Technologist - Staff Solutions
Durban 11 hours ago Permanent Salary - Market Related
Laboratory Technologist
Staff Solutions
Durban
Date Created : 11 hours ago
Job Type : Permanent
Salary : Market Related
- Perform daily validation of laboratory equipment and maintain up-to-date calibration records.
- Conduct routine analyses of incoming raw materials in line with established testing protocols.
- Perform final testing on produced products, identify and report any variances according to specified test methods.
- Record quality control data accurately in QC spreadsheets and relevant documentation systems.
- Conduct QC testing on toll-manufactured raw materials and finished blends; update cardex records for both raw materials and finished products.
- Ensure general housekeeping of the laboratory, maintaining compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Maintain laboratory equipment and coordinate external calibrations based on the calibration inventory schedule.
- Support product research and development initiatives to meet customer specifications and requirements.
- Assist with inventory management tasks, including stock-taking and tracking of laboratory reagents and materials.
- Investigate customer complaints through structured research and report findings accordingly.
- Generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for all manufactured products and manage updates on the Dropbox system.
- Distribute COAs to the sales department and toll customers upon request.
- Purchase and standardize laboratory reagents required for testing procedures.
- Print and apply batch stickers for products that have passed quality checks.
- Maintain accurate records by filing batch sheets, raw material COAs, and Panoil COAs.
- Coordinate monthly Panoil microbiological testing, ensuring timely analysis and result capturing.
- Manage the storage and organization of retention samples for both finished products and raw materials.
- Request and manage label printing for Engen products and manufactured blends.
- Arrange for external testing of finished products when required, and record the results provided by external laboratories.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and FSSC 22000 standards at all times.
- Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed.
- Train laboratory staff on relevant SOPs to ensure adherence to departmental processes.
- Provide ongoing support for R&D activities in accordance with company SOPs.
- Grade 12
- Diploma in analytical chemistry or BSC Chemistry
- 3 – 5 years working experience and computer literate
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