Laboratory Technologist

Our Client, a supplier of Chemicals & Hygiene Solutions, is seeking a
Laboratory Technologist to join their team in Durban
Duties include:
Daily validation of laboratory equipment and updating the calibration records
Routine analyses of incoming raw materials
Final testing of products produced as per test methods and reporting variances
Entering QC data on the QC spreadsheets
QC testing of toll manufacturing raw material samples and finished Blends
General housekeeping of the laboratory as per Good laboratory practice
Maintenance of laboratory equipment and scheduling of external calibrations as per calibration inventory
Assist with the research and development of products to meets customer requirements
Assist with stock taking
Conducting research on customer complaints and reporting findings
Creating COAs for all products manufactured and updating on the system
Sending of COAs upon request either from sales department or customers
Purchasing of laboratory reagents required for testing and standardizing them
Printing of passed products batch stickers
Filling of batch sheets
Arranging for Monthly Panoil microbiological testing and analysis and capturing of results
Handling stocking and storage of all retention samples of finished products and raw materials
Send of samples for finished products that require external testing to designated laboratories and capturing results provided.
Adhering to ISO 9001:2015 and FSSC 22000 requirements.
Generate standard operating procedure as and when required.
Provide staff with training on standard operating procedures applicable to the laboratory department.
Assist with research and development requirements as per the company standard operating procedures as and when required.
Requirements:
Grade 12,
Diploma in analytical chemistry or BSC Chemistry
3 – 5 years working experience
Computer literate.