Senior Lab Analyst at Distell

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain adherence to the Quality Management Systems and ISO 17025.
• Report non-conformances timeously.
• Effectively communicate between Quality, Bottling and the Cellars.
• Lead problem solving sessions and continuous improvement initiatives in the Laboratory
• Analyse data and pro-actively identify problems and improvement opportunities and communicate these to the relevant stakeholders.
• Validate methods.
• Identify training needs and conduct training.
• Conduct regular audits for adherence to ISO 17025 and applicable procedures.
• Initiate Corrective and Preventative Actions out of audits or non-conformances which can impact quality.
• Ensure that consumables are analysed where appropriate and released on SAP timeously
• Ensure that chemicals are always in stock
• Ensure verification, calibration and maintenance of equipment

 

Minimum Qualification And Experience Requirements

• A recognised and relevant Degree / Diploma in Natural Sciences.
• Previous relevant working experience in an analytical laboratory preferably within the FMCG industry

 

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• Training in ISO 17025 will be considered advantageous.
• Must have mastered applicable Quality procedures in the FMCG environment.
• Must have mastered analyses pertaining to liquor products to the extent that he / she can do problem solving independently on all applicable procedures.
• Must have demonstrated that he / she adheres to ISO 17025 on a daily basis.
• Must have a complete understanding of the consequences which inaccurate analyses may have.
• Knowledge of legislation associated with liquor products.
• Ability to work under pressure and accurately while paying attention to detail.
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities are essential.
• Must be responsible and punctual.
• Ability to reflect good leadership behaviour towards colleagues, superior and company values.
• Proven written and communication skills on all levels.
• Ability to implement controls to ensure the achievement of quality standards.
• Ability to utilize MS Office and LIMS extensively.
• Supervisory skills to stand in for the Intrinsic Quality Controller.

Application Process

If interested and meet all requirements, please register and apply via the Distell career portal by logging onto www.distell.co.za/careers

Reference number: 16664

Closing date: 19 February 2020