Laboratory Technician Ftc

**Responsibilities**: - Calibration and maintenance of all equipment. - Coordinate projects related to improving quality and quality systems. - Proficiency in carrying out the required analyses according to standard procedures and work instructions. - Perform routine analytical and product quality tests on final product as well as raw material. - Feedback results on shift to line technicians and manager with respect to opportunities and possible corrective action. - Ad hoc audits on shift in terms of lab support provided. - Prepare laboratory for internal and external lab audits. - Control of stock requirements per shift. - Ensure all data reports are completed and the results communicated. - Ongoing trouble shooting to identify possible causes of problems and to improve quality results and accuracy of data. - Investigate out of specification results and implement corrective actions. - Closing off of Non conformances. - Must follow all Safety Rules, Regulations, Laboratory Procedures, Corporate/Plant Policies, and Laws at all times. - Effectively communicate with other laboratory technicians to maintain the proper flow of information concerning the lab activities as assigned by the Quality Control Supervisor. - Perform training of operators and other technicians in performing simple analyses and tests related to their working area (as needed). - Enter finished product and raw material information into electronic data base. Qualifications: - Diploma: Food Technology (or equivalent in experience) - 1-3 years Laboratory Experience - Experience with GC - Computer Literacy - Written & Oral communication **“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"