Lab Analyst at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is searching for a Lab Analyst to join the Foods Division  based in Randfontein and report to the Senior Lab Analyst. The purpose of the role is to provide quality and food safety support to the manufacturing plants on laboratory quality systems.

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum of a Matric and completed National Diploma in Food Technology / Biotechnology or Analytical chemistry qualification. 
• 2+ years' related experience and knowledge of ISO 17025. 
• Working knowledge on MS Office. 
• Good interpersonal abilities. 
• Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal & written communication skills. 
• Willing to work shifts & overtime

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Development, modification, verification and validation of methods
• Analysis of results, report, review and authorization of results
• Including statements of conformity or opinions and interpretations
• Communicate results to relevant Head of Department or Departments
• Analyse of incoming Raw materials, intermediate products and final products
• Recording of results on Database
• Follow up on product place on hold
• Perform analysis accurate according to test methods as provided
• Perform internal calibrations as per schedule
• Collection of samples for analysis as required
• Report of any issues to Laboratory Management.
• Verification of product identification provide by factory
• Working in manner to ensure safety to Co-workers and yourself
• All equipment to be handled as per procedure
• Report any failures of machinery to Lab Controller
• Assist with sample preparation for external testing
• Ensure sufficient retention samples are collected for storage for all products as stipulated
• Assist with clearance of retention rooms as per schedule
• Report any injuries to Technical Executive
• Provide mentorship to students during in-service training
• Take responsibility for the contents of the certificate which he /she is authorising.
• Have sufficient current knowledge of the method used, as well as the objectives of the test.
• Fully conversant with the managements system, ISO/IEC 17025 and SANAS R and TR documents.
• Check the correct use of SANAS symbol as per R04
• Analysis of Final and shelf live products according to product test checklist
• Make sure all the work of the shift is executed
• Evaluation and interpretation of final results
• Verify that all records related to the results under review are completed and compliance to requirements as set out in the management system are met.
• Check the correctness of data transfers on each report they are authorizing and sign as evidence of implementation. 
• Perform Technical Signatory Function in the laboratory ( as deemed by SANAS as per the schedule of accreditation)
• Review QC control charts daily and identify trends and initiate corrective /preventative actions where requires
• Handle the AAFCO Samples from Supplier to Laboratory.
• Summarize the report findings of Out of specification PT/ILC results and report them during laboratory meetings.
• May be required to fulfil adhoc tasks