Senior Laboratory Technician - Durban
R15 000 CTC
Requirements:
• ND in Food Technology/ Biotechnology / Microbiology or equivalent
• Food Safety Systems Certification / training certificate preferable
• Internal auditing course will be advantageous
• The candidate should have at least two to five years of experience in Microbiology / Laboratory and working within the FMCG industry
• Experience in and understanding of all hygiene related practices & GMP’s
• Advanced Computer literacy
• Experience with quality management, microbiology and legislative requirements
Your Future:
Our client is seeking to employ a motivated and dynamic candidate with excellent people skills as well as meticulous attention to detail. The candidate must be able to work independently in a structured and logical manner and be able to plan to meet strict deadlines timeously.
Duties:
• Effectively & efficiently monitor & facilitate production quality through the maintenance of the laboratory; the maintenance of the Quality Management System; & safety & hygiene standards to ensure FSA compliance
• Manage laboratory operations fully in compliance to ISO 17025 standards, develop, maintain, and revise the laboratory manual
• Conduct all internal laboratory testing and co-ordinate all external testing with the accredited service provider. Communicate results to all relevant parties and handle all related documentation.
• Conduct internal audits within the food safety management system.
• Educate staff about hygiene standards & safety procedures.
• Participate in HACCP studies (member of the Food Safety Team).
• Performing clerical and typing duties
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned
• Personal effectiveness and a high level of self-management/self-motivated