Lab Analyst

**Date**:06-Apr-2023

**Location**: Paarl, WC, South Africa

**Company**:Distell Limited

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position in the Q**uality Department: Central Laboratory**, based at **Monis in Paarl.** The successful incumbent will report to the **Intrinsic Quality Manager**.

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

- Performing accurate and timeous analyses
- Driving business efficiency through workstation optimization and effective resource utilization
- Ensuring leading product quality by analysing, tracking and trending reference controls
- Maintaining the Quality Management System and Good Laboratory Practices
- Driving reliability through governance standards framework execution including method development, verification and validation routines
- Implementing and driving asset care programs for laboratory equipment and instruments in area of responsibility
- Performing all relevant administrative and process duties
- Initiating and assisting in root cause determining problem solving
- Instilling a quality culture in his/her area of responsibility and sphere of influence
- Building and maintaining effective and trusting relationships with internal customers and peers
- Enhancing customer experience by achieving and/or exceeding targeted customer service levels
- Growing the business through support of cross-functional improvement and new development projects
- Initiating internal process improvements and the implementation thereof
- Participating in E2 practice implementation
- A relevant Degree / Diploma in Natural Science (e.g. Food Technology, Analytical Chemistry, etc.)
- Relevant working experience in an analytical laboratory (working experience in a wine-related intrinsic laboratory will be advantageous)
- Strong numerical aptitude and analytical capabilities are essential
- Proven computer literacy in MS Office suite (knowledge of LIMS will be advantageous)
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety standards and procedures, HACCP, BRC, ISO 9001, 14001, 1841, IFS, ISO17025 etc
- Sound problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Sound quality assurance acumen with a focus on execution culture
- Demonstrated affinity for attention to detail
- Proven verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team
- Must be able to think innovatively
- Ability and willingness to work shifts and/or extended hours as and/or when required
- Must have reliable transport to and from work
- Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position

**Applications process**:
**Reference number: 19869 Closing Date: 14 April 2023