Junior Laboratory Analysts

7 days ago

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa ExecutivePlacements Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year

Recruiter:
Status Staffing

Job Ref:
PC001917/LS

Date posted:
Friday, November 28, 2025

Location:
Stellenbosch, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client in Stellenbosch is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented
Junior Laboratory Analyst
to join their team. This position offers a 1 year contract, ideal for junior employees or students requiring workplace learning to complete their degrees.

POSITION INFO:
**A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application

EMPLOYMENT TYPEÂ Â :Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1 year fixed term contract

SECTORÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â :Â Â Â Â Â Â Quality

BASIC SALARYÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â :Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Market related

START DATEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â :Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â A.S.A.P / Immediate
REQUIREMENTS:**

  • Matric (Grade 12)
  • Degree or High National Diploma in Micro, Food Technology, or Biotechnology
  • 1-2 years of experience in a similar role
  • Extensive Laboratory Knowledge
  • Extensive chemical analysis knowledge specific to wine quality (pH, SO₂, VA, alcohol)
  • Working Knowledge Cellar / wine production process
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
  • Attention to detail, Logical thinker, Self-motivated, Passionate, Diligent Work attitude, Analytical/Logical Thinker, Excellent report writing and communication skills.
  • Own transport and ability to work Flexible hours

DUTIES:
2. Maintenance and Calibration of Equipment
3. Problem Solving
4. Quality Management Systems
5. Supplier and Stock Management
6. Health, Safety and Housekeeping

  • Perform analysis standard methods and support in-process production
  • Completes timely, accurate and valid laboratory analysis are carried out within required specifications.
  • Makes up accurate standard solutions and verifies through standardisation and quality control checks.
  • Ensure all equipment is compliance to SANS 17025 and GLP
  • Ensure chemicals are correctly stored and identified.
  • Ensure correct use of laboratory equipment in area of responsibility.
  • Troubleshooting analysis where discrepancies occur
  • Verify and monitor equipment records.
  • Analyse data to identify quality risk.
  • Ensure all quality records are completed accurate.
  • Ensures the reporting of accurate and reliable results.
  • Verifies good working order of equipment and reports any irregularities to Laboratory Manager or responsible person.
  • Correct usage and safe keeping of laboratory equipment.
  • Manage equipment reliability.
  • Contributing team member during problem solving from a quality perspective; Ensure loop closure; Verification of corrective action.
  • Evaluate all methods and processes to improve laboratory activities.
  • Investigates complaints and internal non-conformances and reports findings.
  • Participates in the drafting, completion and reviewing of QMS procedures for laboratory processes.
  • Assists in requested quality assessments/audits undertaken by the company when required.
  • Participates in the SANAS system and if required acts as a Technical Signatory and/or internal auditor.
  • Participates in technical research projects when required.
  • Assists and ensures availability during audits.
  • Assists in the evaluation of supplier's service performance by providing feedback to Lab Manager
  • Maintains proper stock levels of chemicals, Media, and consumables, by providing applicable communication of order levels to responsible persons.
  • Assists in maintaining the Hygiene Management Procedure
  • Compliant to company and statutory safety policies and procedures
  • Maintains good personal hygiene.
  • Maintains clean and Hygienic work environment.

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