Job Advert Summary

• Clover is currently recruiting for a Senior Laboratory Technician for a Fixed Term Contract. This exciting opportunity is based at the Clover Clayville branch.
• We are looking for a Technical specialist with instruments/technical knowledge of chemistry and microbiology methods/SANAS and system co-ordinator.

Requirements

• Masters Degree
• Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level
• Business English: Fluent
• Computer literacy (Advanced)
• Code 08 Driver’s license
• Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

Competencies

• Proactive and action orientated
• Approaches situations with an open mind and solves problems creatively
• Acts with honesty and consistency
• Maintains high standards
• Acts with honesty and consistency
• Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Commitment and motivation
• Customer orientated
• Ability to plan and organize
• Apply expertise and technology

Duties and Responsibilities
Analyse samples and maintain the quality system ISO 17025

• Test all products to ensure conformance with Clover standards, methods, procedures and policies
• Efficient control of documents and files
• Communicate with clients when required and send out regular reports
• Assist to maintain SANAS system and lead SANAS audits
• Conduct internal audits/resolve non-conformances

Conduct good laboratory practices audits

• Assist in monthly audits to ensure ISO 17025 guidelines are maintained
• Maintain general housekeeping to maintain lab credibility
• Uphold rules of GLP to ensure efficient lab functioning
• Constantly find new procedures to improve GLP and lab functioning

Acquire and apply specialist knowledge of equipment and techniques

• Do accurate and efficient reporting and administration
• Evaluate new methods, equipment and technology with the aim of implementation thereof
• Provide timeous and professional advice to Clover laboratories
• Ensure all instruments are calibrated and in working order
• Involved in research into new methods and provide evaluations of new technologies
• Assist with research into new Clover requirements
• Assist in validations of new methods and extensions of scope for SANAS ISO 17025
• Assist in troubleshooting customer complaints and report on these complaints

Assist with general functioning of the laboratory

• Take part in PT schemes and internal lab verification schemes
• Report broken instruments and have an understanding of the working of the instrument to troubleshoot possible problems
• Complete stock take and order new stock
• Assist with compilation data into reports to do trend analysis
• Guide, train and motivate team members to ensure a positive working environment
• Assist with work planning and prioritizing of samples to ensure results are released timeously

Conduct audits

• Conduct internal audits
• Perform HACCP analysis
• Perform RCA and troubleshooting