Lab Technician (Micro)
The South African Breweries SAB · Gauteng
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Key Roles and Responsibilities: Specialist Analysis
- Carry out specialised micro analysis according to standard and the minimum micro sampling plan
- Ensure traceability of results and record on appropriate information systems
- Communicate results clearly and timeously to production teams and stakeholders
- Conduct ad hoc analysis to assist with problem solving
- Provide production with good quality, yeast for propagation free of contaminants
- Management and execution of basic maintenance and calibration schedules on test equipment
Quality Auditing
- Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results
- Review quality analysis procedures for updates when required
- Where required, initiate corrective actions to close gaps generated by audits
Training
- Assist in training, coaching and mentoring of plant personnel on good hygiene practices
- Take part in the development of training material
- Complete the competency guide for the micro lab technician role
Continuous Improvement
- Carry out specialised analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities
- Where required, take part in team evaluations of continuous improvement opportunities
- Take part in regional and divisional process optimisation initiatives as required
- Drive the Quality VPO through adhering to the minimum micro sampling plan and standards
- Support the production teams with problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives
- Traceability of samples and accuracy results when reporting to production teams
- Effectively communicating with all levels of the business and follow up when necessary
- Working timeously and managing individual workloads effectively to ensure sample frequencies are met
Minimum Requirements
- BSc in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Technology, or equivalent
- 2 Years experience in the Food Industry and in a micro laboratory environment is ideal
- Packaging and/or Brewing experience is preferable
- Knowledge of SAP PDM, Microsoft Office packages and LIMS will be an advantage
- Demonstrate Good Lab Practices and adherence to housekeeping 5S, health and safety standards
- Strong ethic and discipline towards standard compliance