Laboratory Assistant (Queensburgh) at Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited

Job Advert Summary    

• To support the delivery of precise, accurate and reliable results to internal stakeholders and ensure products released to trade are of superior quality. To support the delivery of precise, accurate and reliable results to internal stakeholders and ensure products released to trade are of superior quality. To support the delivery of precise, accurate and reliable results to internal stakeholders and ensure products released to trade are of superior quality. To support the delivery of precise, accurate and reliable results to internal stakeholders and ensure products released to trade are of superior quality.

Requirements    

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4
• Tertiary qualification in Analytical Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Food Science – advantageous
• Basic understanding of Quality control
• Work in confined spaces
• Business English: Fluent
• Work shifts/weekends/public holidays
• Computer literacy (Basic) 

Competencies    

• Displays resilience and willingness to learn.
• Easy adapts to change.
• Proactive and action orientated.
• Displays integrity.
• Team Player with good communication skills.
• Administrative capabilities

Duties and Responsibilities    
Sampling and Testing: 

• Prepare equipment for repairs 
• Clean equipment after repairs 
• Move heavy equipment 

Preparation of Reagents:

• Daily preparation of micro media
• Assist with the preparation of Micro swabs
• Weekly preparation of Milkoscan pilots
• Weekly preparation of chemicals & reagents
• Daily preparation of Lactose as per production requirements

Cleaning:

• Cleaning of glassware
• Ensure GLP and 5S is adhered to in assigned working area
• Weekly cleaning of water-baths

Admin:

• Inventory management including record keeping of COA’s and MSD’s
• Updating of product reports as required