Latest Job Vacancies at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description

• Join Lactalis SA at our Ladismith Plant as Senior Analyst (Micro and Analytical) is to ensure and maintain accurate record in the laboratory. This position is also responsible for ensuring that calibrations are done as per schedule as well as to conduct metrology checks. Generate reports and give daily reporting to lab Coordinator and production with regards to results. This exciting career opportunity at Lactalis SA will enable you to play your part in ensuring that the company achieves its challenging objectives during the next phase of its growth in South Africa.

Required Skills

• National Diploma or BSc in Food Technology or Microbiology
• At least 3 years’ practical experience on a chemical and or micro laboratory
• Computer literate – spreadsheets and word processing
• Flexibility to work shifts, overtime, weekends and public holidays
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Sound knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (including ethical and disciplined behaviour, safety, etc.)
• Sound knowledge of standard microbiological test procedures
• Ability to work under pressure and attention to detail
• Ability to carry out tasks accurately within reasonable time constraints
• Be able to think and operate independently and make decisions
• Ability to supervise one or more individuals
• Willing to learn

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducting accurate microbiological and analytical tests samples, according to working instructions
• Setting up, calibrating, maintaining and cleaning of laboratory equipment
• Recording tests results accurately on QMS and spreadsheet
• Analysing results to ensure consistence to specifications
• Issue lab reports – use graphs, charts and written comments on results
• Ensuring that all lab methodologies or processes are well controlled and documented
• Conduct experiments on samples, evaluate outcomes and make suggestions
• Assist in investigations into problems both in the laboratory and on the production floor as part of an investigation team
• Support production to ensure customers satisfaction
• Work according to and promote FSSC 22 000, HACCP, GMP, GLP and NOSA standards
• Pathogen monitoring in factory and following up on positive pathogen results
• Ensure that micro procedures are carried out in an aseptic manner
• Maintain and ensure analytical procedures are carried out as per Lactalis process
• Maintain sufficient but not excess stock of laboratory consumables
• Reference testing for NIR and IR equipment in laboratory
• Supervise daily tasks completed by analysts
• GMP and Food Safety Audits
• Work according to and promote Food Safety and Continuous Improvement