Laboratory Technician Company Name International Flavors & Fragrances at International Flavors & Fragrances

The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for compounding liquid & powder flavours by weighing and mixing of flavour compounds and/or food ingredients. You will be based in Isando, South Africa and support various Savoury & Snack projects related to the Sub-Saharan Africa region.

Responsibilities

• Review assigned formulas for compounding, ensuring proper sequence of mixing.
• Retrieve ingredients as indicated on the formula, ensuring only QC approved ingredients are used.
• Accurately measure ingredients in a timely manner using scales.
• Packages approved batches and labels all finished product containers.
• Keep retention samples for traceability purposes.
• Maintain organised and updated stock of raw materials in the lab and label containers when needed.
• Use equipment that is in proper working condition and cleans equipment.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area, and adheres to safety regulations and procedures, understanding the hazards of handling various chemicals.
• Filing of formulations for traceability.

Job Requirements

Required Skills:

• Organised and neat
• Ability to multi-task in a fast pace, and team orientated environment.
• Service orientated
• Positive and passionate attitude.
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible
• A self-started, takes initiative, pro-active
• Basic Math and Computer skills, SAP is a bonus.
• Ideally with previous lab experiences
• Adhere to instructions

Required Experience

• Previous flavour/food compounding experience.
• Prior experience handling chemicals.
• Knowledge of compounding and understanding of special formula instructions.
• Knowledge of GMP/HACCP
• Secondary/High School Diploma or preferably a Degree/Diploma in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a food applications lab, production or related area.