Laboratory Technician - Clayville at Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited

Job Advert Summary    
Clover is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join the team.

• The purpose of the position is to conduct basic laboratory tests and report on results.
• Setup, maintain and operate laboratory equipment .
• Conduct sampling and testing.
• Safety in the laboratory.

Requirements    

• Relevant Degree.
• Business English: Fluent
• Computer literacy (Advanced) 
• Work shifts/weekends/public holidays
• Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level 

Competencies    

• Proactive and action orientated 
• Approaches situations with an open mind and solves problems creatively 
• Maintains high standards 
• Acts with honesty and consistency 
• Solves problems through effective decision making. 
• Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective 
• Commitment and motivation 
• Interpersonal effectiveness 
• Communicates effectively 
• Administrative capabilities 
• Customer orientated 

Duties and Responsibilities    
Setup, maintain and operate laboratory equipment  

• Prepare and maintain stocks of chemical reagents and microbiological reagents/cultures/media 
• Operate laboratory equipment in line with the standard operating procedures and well maintained 
• Ensure that lab procedure are followed according to standard procedures 
• Maintain all safety procedures in the laboratory 
• Ensure that the lab is clean at all times 
• Ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GLP) is maintained 

Conduct sampling and testing  

• Prepare and analyse samples 
• Releasing of Raw and Packaging materials 
• Perform routine QC/laboratory analysis 
• Report of Non-confirming and retesting and sending the final report is essential 
• Record all results neatly and must be filed as required 
• Ensure that all procedures are followed before releasing the final product to the market 
• Ensure that the laboratory equipment are calibrated and must be monitored at the beginning of each shift 
• Report equipment break downs in time 

Safety in the laboratory  

• Follow all safety procedures in the lab. (e.g. wearing of PPE) 
• Know all emergency procedures e.g. eye wash station, safety reps and first aiders. 
• Report all safety incidents