Laboratory Technician

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Conduct basic laboratory tests and report on results for Oranjesig Laboratory.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

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.

•    National Diploma/Degree (Food Science/Technology: Microbiology/ Chemistry)
•    2 - 3 years’ experience in a Food Manacturing environment, advantegeous
•    Business English: Fluent
•    Computer literacy (Intermediate)
•    Able to 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