Chemical Technician at The South African Breweries (SAB)

The Key Purpose of this role is sample preparation, analysis and reporting.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

SPECIALIST ANALYSIS:

• Carry out highly specialized quality analyses
• Record the results of analyses on appropriate information systems and communicate results where required.
• Conduct analysis of results to identify problems and improvement opportunities timeously.
• Assist the breweries and other stakeholders (projects, NPD, etc.) in the execution of quality analysis, where required. Conduct calibration of specialized equipment
• Conduct calibration of specialized equipment

QUALITY AUDITING:

• Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results.
• Review quality analysis procedures, identifying problems or training needs and communicating these to the specialists.
• Conduct regular audits of calibration procedures and communicating results.
• Conduct audits of analytic procedures to ensure compliance with zone guidelines, and identifying corrective actions required.
• Where required, initiate corrective actions coming out of the quality audits in areas that impact the laboratory.

PROBLEM SOLVING:

• Support problem solving, providing specialist assistance and techniques.
• Coach, mentor and assist lab team on problem solving and correct use of problem solving techniques. 

TRAINING:  

• Support the teams
  by assisting in training needs analysis.
• Coach, mentor and assist lab teams quality analyses and correct use of analytical techniques.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:

• Carry out specialised analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Determine additional analytical work required evaluating
    continuous improvement opportunities.
• Take part in zone optimisation initiatives as required.

PROCESS CONTROL:

• Samples are identified, verified and handled to retain integrity as per manual
• Samples are prepared and dispatched, if necessary, as per manualised method.
• Relevant apparatus, equipment and reagents are prepared as per manualised method
•  Analysis is performed using fundamental laboratory techniques and practices.
• Accurate results generated at specified times.
• Results are recorded and reported as per standard manuals
• Non conformance identified
• Out of control procedure adhered to

LAB EQUIPMENT:

• Equipment is maintained and calibrated according to manualized methods.
• Equipment calibration frequencies are adhered to
• Calibration records available and updated

SAFETY & HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Adherence to PPE policy
• Unsafe conditions and work practices are identified and actioned
• Chemicals and reagents are handled as per manualized procedure
• Hazardous substances are stored, handled and disposed of as per procedures
• Adherence to documented lab safety rules, guides and practices
• Incidents are reported and actioned as per procedure.
• House keeping schedules are adhered to 

Profile:

• B Tech Chemistry or equivalent  
• 2-3 Years in laboratory  experience
• Understanding of process control within a brewing/process environment 
• Assertive and analytical
• Proactive
• Proven leadership ability 
• Good understanding of the principles and practices of Manufacturing Excellence