Laboratory Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa AVI Limited Full time

A love for the sea and passion for fishing are the driving forces behind **I&J**, a leading fishing company and manufacturer of high quality chilled and frozen foods. Almost 110 years old, **I&J** is the trusted name in seafood, operating a modern and efficient trawler fleet, and continually investing in the training and development of experienced fishing crews, committed to fishing responsibly, with a long-term vision. **I&J** has achieved and maintained accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) since 2004. **I&J** is a globally respected supplier of high quality, chilled and frozen Cape Hake and a leading producer of farmed Cape Abalone. It is also one of AVI’s great South African brands. **I&J** is proudly South African and invests in, and empowers, the communities in which it operates.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a** Laboratory Coordinator **at** I&J, Head Office, Woodstock, Cape Town.**

**Line Manager**: Laboratory Manager

**Job Specification**:
**Key Performance Areas**:

- Microbiological Sample Analysis
- Handling customer complaints
- SANAS Accreditation - Maintain ISO 17025 documentation
- Manage validations of all tests within the laboratory
- Conduct internal audits
- Handle accreditation of new tests
- Purchasing of consumables and managing the stock levels
- Maintain and update theory and technical information
- Provide training on new methods
- Optimize laboratory techniques
- Maintain equipment servicing schedule
- Ensure equipment is repaired timeously
- Maintain training schedule
- Continuously manage the department employees on a daily basis
- Authorizations - verify and authorize results and test reports
- Draft processes and procedures pertaining to laboratory operations

**Minimum Requirements**:
**Experience**:
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a SANAS Accredited Food Microbiology Laboratory

Own transport essential

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology and Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Food Technology
- Honour’s Degree Microbiology or Food Technology will be advantageous

**Additional Requirements**:

- ISO 17025 Knowledge
- Understanding of Laboratory protocols
- Supervisory skills

**Competencies**:

- Thinking Analytically
- Documenting Facts
- Interpreting Data
- Staying Composed
- Working Together
- Attention to Detail
- Minimising Risk
- Maintaining Productivity



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