Food Technologist

A new vacancy has arisen for a Food Technologist at a well-run growing business in Kathu, Northern Cape. You should be comfortable balancing competing priorities without losing attention to detail.

Good humour and professionalism sit side by side here. The workplace values doing things properly over cutting corners. If you tick the boxes below, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practice, Good Manufacturing Practice, and ISO 17025 accreditation standards.
• Prepare reagents, standards, and culture media accurately according to standard operating procedures.
• Monitor laboratory supplies and consumables, placing orders to ensure uninterrupted testing capability.
• Record and interpret test results accurately in the laboratory information management system, identifying trends and anomalies.
• Investigate out-of-specification and out-of-trend results, performing root cause analysis and documenting findings thoroughly.
• Write and review standard operating procedures, analytical reports, and technical documentation for the laboratory.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of laboratory quality systems such as ISO 17025 and the principles of Good Laboratory Practice.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in sample handling, testing, and documentation to ensure reliable results.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot analytical methods and instrument issues independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to document procedures and present findings clearly.
• A national diploma or bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, food science, biomedical science, or a related scientific discipline.

Qualifications

National Diploma in Microbiology or Biochemistry