Job Description

To perform analysis of raw, intermediate and finished products and take corrective action to produce products within specifications. Perform calibration duties and improve on analytical and lab procedures to improve accuracy and productivity. Perform various administrative tasks within the 3 laboratories

Required outputs: functional


Required to perform analysis of non-critical raw materials, active ingredients, intermediates and finished products. Improve on analytical and lab procedures to improve accuracy and productivity. Required to trouble shoot on instruments when analytical problems are experienced. Maintenance and control of reagents inventory. To investigate customer complaints on in-house products. Required to manage laboratory waste. Preparation and execution of monthly stock takes for the laboratory; Procurement of stock including obtaining quotes, liaison with suppliers, filing purchase orders and processing tax invoices. Liaison with Production Team Leaders with regard to out of spec products. Housekeeping, maintenance and clearance of retention stores. Ensure adequate maintenance and subculturing of mother cultures for production, quality control and intellectual property purposes. To undertake any legal ad hoc tasks for which the incumbent is competent as directed by management. To adhere to statutory and legal requirements To participate and assist to maintain SHEQ Management Systems certifications/standards. To ensure that non-conformance issues are reported according to the no-conformance procedures. To ensure that actions emanating from non-conformance investigations are closed out timeously. Participate in all internal and external audits done for SHEQ Management Systems pertaining to areas of responsibility.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum educational requirement Grade 12 with post matric tertiary qualification of a Sc. (or Technical Science degree) focused on Microbiology, Bio-technology or Plant Pathology. Minimum of 2-3 years' work experience in a Quality Control Laboratory. Experience in an agricultural /pharmaceutical environment is advantageous. Sound knowledge of microbial culturing and maintenance of cultures is compulsory. * Must be computer literate MS Office (Word/Excel and Outlook.