Laboratory Technician – Namibia Dairies
Job Description
To monitor and control the chemical, microbial, weight and organoleptic quality of all the products (incoming, in process and final product) by testing and recording laboratory and system results and monitoring/ communicating out of spec results, in order to achieve set specifications of the individual product ranges. Continuously review and improve the laboratory processes, to ensure that it is of adherence to the ISO standards and Food Safety standards
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Test all incoming raw materials, in-process samples, and final product samples according to the sampling plan and quality-specific work instructions
- Record re-test results in the Laboratory Out of Specification Register (F EP3-0132_ND) and submit to the Supervisor: Laboratory
- Perform proficiency testing for external laboratory facilities, receive results, and implement corrective actions where required
- Provide feedback on out-of-specification results to the Supervisor: Laboratory and relevant Team Leaders
- Complete, maintain, and update laboratory results, check sheets, and equipment records
- Verify the working condition and effectiveness of laboratory equipment and report any issues to the Supervisor: Laboratory
- Assist the Laboratory Assistant with inventory control and management of laboratory consumables
- Perform stock rotation and apply FIFO principles on laboratory consumables to minimise stock and material losses
- Report early warnings of low or out-of-stock laboratory consumables to the Supervisor: Laboratory
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
- B.Sc. Food Science Diploma
- 2 years’ experience in a similar field
- Up to 2 years’ experience in a laboratory environment, preferably within the food industry or FMCG
The company ONLY accept applications vis their career portal. Interested candidates can apply via the link below:
Apply online via: O&L Career Portal
