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Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Optential Consulting (Pty) Ltd Full time

**Overall Responsibility**:The Laboratory Assistant responsibilities will include conducting and supporting scientific investigations and experiments. planning, setting up and undertaking controlled experiments and trials. recording and analysing data.

**Focus Area 1: Laboratory Assistance**
- Perform daily routine analysis on fermenting beer samples, finished products, and utility analysis
- Ensure the products conform to the relevant brand specifications
- Perform daily microbiological and biochemical tests on beer and utility samples
- Perform weekly analysis on ranging beer parameters
- Maintain laboratory equipment and functionality
- Keep detailed records of results and analyses
- Submit data timeously to adhere to production schedules
- Assist in R&D project development and testing***

**Requirements of the Role**:

- NSC Matric Certificate with Core Maths, Biology, Science
- Tertiary degree/diploma in food science, microbiology, or related field.
- 1 year experience in a laboratory environment
- Sensory analysis experience

**Preferred Skills/Competencies**:

- Sterile sampling techniques
- Microbiological plating techniques and methods
- Computer proficient
- Good communication skills