Laboratory Technician

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Clover is offering an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to join the Gqeberha team on a fixed term contract basis until 31 March 2027. The primary purpose of the role would be to conduct basic laboratory tests and report on results                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Setup, maintain and operate laboratory equipment        
•    Prepare and maintain stocks of chemical reagents and microbiological reagents/cultures/media        
•    Operate laboratory equipment in line with the standard operating procedures        
 
Conduct sampling and testing        
•    Prepare and analyse samples        
•    Isolate and identify microbial contaminants        
•    Perform routine chemical/microbiological analysis 
•    Report results of analyses        
•    Maintain records of all testing        
•    Prepare microbiology-related validations and protocols        
•    Interpret results and provide feedback        
 
Record keeping and reporting        
•    Adhere to the standard regarding record keeping and reporting        

•    Relevant NQF 6 or higher qualification
•    Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level 
•    Business English: Fluent
•    Computer literacy (Intermediate)
•    Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

•    Solves problems through effective decision making        
•    Proactive and action orientated         
•    Maintains high standards         
•    Achieves Results Effectively        
•    Must be a team player        
•    Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective        
•    Interpersonal effectiveness        
•    Communicates effectively