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

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

Conduct basic laboratory tests and report on results

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Setup, maintain and operate laboratory equipment          
• Conduct sampling and testing      
• Record keeping and reporting      

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant Tertiary qualification (B. Sc or diploma)
• Business English: Fluent
• Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques, and processes at the required level
• Computer literacy (Intermediate)
• Code 08 Driver's license
• Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

COMPETENCIES: 

• Solves problems through effective decision making
• Proactive and action orientated
• Maintains high standards
• Achieves Results Effectively
• Must be a team player

LEADERSHIP         

• Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective
• Interpersonal effectiveness

TECHNICAL           

• Communicates effectively

Duties and Responsibilities    

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
• Conduct sampling and testing      
• Prepare and analyse samples
• Isolate and identify microbial contaminants
• Perform routine chemical/microbiological analysis
• Report results of analyses
• Maintain records of all testing
• Prepare microbiology-related validations and protocols
• Interpret results and provide feedback

Record keeping and reporting      

• Adhere to the standard regarding record keeping and reporting