Quality Control Lab Technician

About the role

An established company in the food manufacturing and flavouring industry is looking for a Quality Control Lab Technician in Montague Gardens. The role measures and controls quality and food safety parameters of food products made in the plant, supports production and ensures quality and food safety requirements are followed. No prior professional experience in a QC lab is required.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine physical and chemical tests on raw materials, in-process and finished products using SOPs, including pH testing, viscosity measurements and ingredient analysis.
• Record test results and observations in lab test sheets and the digital database, and store and control retention samples.
• Maintain basic calibration and upkeep of laboratory equipment to ensure accurate results.
• Report out-of-specification results and potential quality issues to the supervisor immediately.
• Troubleshoot production and process non-conformances, reworks and complaints.
• Manage consumables and chemicals and follow GLP and good housekeeping.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Chemistry or a related field preferred.
• 0-2 years of working experience in a lab environment.
• Understanding of basic laboratory techniques and safety procedures; no prior QC lab experience needed.

Required skills

• Basic laboratory techniques and safety procedures
• Food quality control, food processing control and food production knowledge
• Food safety systems

The advertised salary is R 12 000 to R 15 000 CTC.