Junior Laboratory Analyst (Wine Industry) at Status Staffing

REQUIREMENTS:

• 0 – 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Degree or High National Diploma in Micro, Food Technology, or biotechnology
• Extensive Laboratory Knowledge
• Working Knowledge Cellar process
• Computer Literate
• Advanced problem solving abilities

DUTIES:

• Conduct high quality analysis on sophisticated instruments and troubleshooting
• Align goals and objectives with site quality
• Independently verify results and interpret data against known sources of information
• Improve laboratory efficiency
• Obtain technical signatory status for accredited tests and maintain acceptable proficiency scores floorwork conducted
• Oversee instrument operations
• Responsible for the upkeep of laboratory instruments and scheduling of calibration and service requests
• Cleaning and disinfection of equipment
• Conduct all analysis and related tasks in accordance with OHS and Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures
• Management of quality TAT corrective actions for area of responsibility
• Ensure adequate stock control and managing consumable costs
• Ensure adherence to own personal development plan
• Ensure good working relationships with internal and external clients
• Ensure the labs accreditation is maintained and extension of scope plans are achieved according to the business need
• Adhere to the delegation of authority as per company policy
• Protect company reputation to ensure process integrity
• Ensure integrity of results
• Analyse data to identify quality risk
• Analyse data to identify food safety risk
• Ensure hygiene governance throughout the site
• Compliance to micro methods and standards
• Effectively manage high performance culture of self

OTHER COMPETENCIES:

Core Skills Required:

• Extensive Laboratory Knowledge
• Innovative
• Passionate
• Interpreted trend analysis.
• Ability to fully understand and carry out Procedures.

Working Knowledge of:

• Materials
• Cellar process
• Laboratory equipment
• Laboratory System
• LIMS
• Microbiology
• Hygiene