Lab Technician

Responsible for the Nutritionist for the operations of the laboratory on a daily basis and make limited decisions to ensure the continuity of productions. Prepares test samples of materials in production and conducts prescribed physical and chemical tests on samples. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Testing and administering of raw material and finished product samples Preparation of test samples of raw materials and finished products daily.Performs prescribed physical and chemical tests on samples to ensure that they are in limits of specification daily.Ensure that you work on the laboratory management information system as per the work instructions.Ensure that you prepare and analyse all chemicals.Working, maintaining and generating reports from the NIR machine.Maintaining the GMP and HACCP quality systems with regards to lab proceduresRecording and administering of results Ensure to analyse results of tests by recording and computing relevant data dailyEnsure that you work on the NIR machine as per the work instructions.Ensure that you keep the laboratory in a well organised working environment.Ensure that all laboratory equipment is in a good acceptable working condition at all timesKnowledge, Qualifications & Experience Matric (Grade 12 Certificate)Possession of a valid Code 08/EB drivers licenseNot less than 5 Years' experience in a similar position in a Feed milling environmentWorking knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word & OutlookWorking of GMP and HACCP Quality systems would be an advantageSkills Problem solving and decision making skillsCommunication and influencing skillsRelationship building and team leadership skillsNegotiation and Selling skillsBehaviours Quality mindedPositive, pro-active, results-driven attitudeHighly ethical and principle-drivenCommitted, dedicated, motivatedSelf-starter and follow-thoughEnergy, drive, courage and tenacityRequired to work with minimum supervisionApplicants must submit a comprehensive CV, with work-related references to ** Please note that only applicants who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. De Heus reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.