Laboratory Analyst

At RCL FOODS we see & do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter, and collectively as a team to achieve our ambition to provide more food to more people, more often

We at RCL FOODS are in search for a **Laboratory Analyst** **to join our Groceries Division. The role will be based in **Randfontein **and report to the **Snr Lab Analyst**. RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to Identification of departures from the management system or from the procedures for performing tests. Initiation of actions to prevent or minimize such departures

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Development, modification, verification and validation of methods
- Analysis of results, report, review and authorization of results
- Including statements of conformity or opinions and interpretations
- Communicate results to relevant Head of Department or Departments
- Analyse of incoming Raw materials, intermediate products and final products
- Recording of results on Database
- Follow up on product place on hold
- Perform analysis accurate according to test methods as provided
- Perform internal calibrations as per schedule
- Collection of samples for analysis as required
- Report of any issues to Laboratory Management.
- Verification of product identification provide by factory
- Working in manner to ensure safety to Co-workers and yourself
- All equipment to be handled as per procedure
- Report any failures of machinery to Lab Controller
- Assist with sample preparation for external testing
- Ensure sufficient retention samples are collected for storage for all products as stipulated
- Assist with clearance of retention rooms as per schedule
- Report any injuries to Technical Executive
- Provide mentorship to students during in-service training
- Take responsibility for the contents of the certificate which he /she is authorising.
- Have sufficient current knowledge of the method used, as well as the objectives of the test.
- Fully conversant with the managements system, ISO/IEC 17025 and SANAS R and TR documents.
- Check the correct use of SANAS symbol as per R04
- Analysis of Final and shelf live products according to product test checklist
- Make sure all the work of the shift is executed
- Evaluation and interpretation of final results
- Verify that all records related to the results under review are completed and compliance to requirements as set out in the management system are met.
- Check the correctness of data transfers on each report they are authorizing and sign as evidence of implementation.
- Perform Technical Signatory Function in the laboratory ( as deemed by SANAS as per the schedule of accreditation)
- Review QC control charts daily and identify trends and initiate corrective /preventative actions where requires
- Handle the AAFCO Samples from Supplier to Laboratory.
- Summarize the report findings of Out of specification PT/ILC results and report them during laboratory meetings.
- Maybe required to fulfil adhoc tasks

**Minimum Requirements**:
2-3 years working experience

Knowledge and Expertise on HPLC and UPLC Equipment.

Must be able to perform maintenance and troubleshooting on the UPLC Equipment

ISO 17025 Technical Signatory Experience ( +1 Year)

Diploma/ Degree in Analytical Chemical