LAB TECHNICIAN (MICRO)

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The Key Purpose of this role is to provide laboratory support to the value chain by performing checks and analysis on various processes and packaged product samples to enable production to produce beer that conforms to SAB PTY (ltd) quality standards and Physical-Chemical specifications.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for meeting Quality KPIs.
• Prevent quality non compliances.
• Promote quality awareness.
• Contribute to quality performance at the site.
• Promotion of a quality culture.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Analyze Micro Samples.
• Prepare samples.
• Compliance to VPO Quality Pillar and other applicable VPO requirements.
• Execute VPO activities in accordance with the VPO work practices.
• Execution of activities to ensure compliance to food safety and quality management systems Lab Technician (Micro).
• Sampling is carried out as per manualized methods.
• Samples are identified, verified and handled to retain integrity as per manual.
• Samples are prepared and dispatched, if necessary, as per manualized method.
• Relevant apparatus, equipment and reagents are prepared as per manualized method.
• Analysis is performed using fundamental laboratory techniques and practices.
• Accurate results generated at specified times.
• Results are recorded and reported as per standard manuals.
• Nonconformance identified.
• Out of control procedure adhered to.
• Adherence to documented lab safety rules, guides and practices.
  Incidents are reported and actioned as per procedure.
• Housekeeping schedules are adhered to Specialist Analysis.
• Carry out specialized and highly specialized quality analyses where required.
• Record the results of analyses conducted on appropriate information systems and communicate results accordingly.
• Conduct analysis of results to identify problems and improvement opportunities timeously.
• Assist the plant in the execution of quality analysis, where required.
• Conduct calibration of specialist equipment for which the labs are responsible Quality Auditing.
• Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results.
• Review quality analysis procedures of production teams, identifying problems or training needs and communicating these to the team leader.
• Conduct regular audits of calibration procedures of production teams and communicating results.
• Conduct audits of analytic procedures to ensure compliance with Zone/Global guidelines, and identifying corrective actions required.
• Where required, initiate corrective actions coming out of the quality audits in areas that impact the laboratory Problem Solving.
• Support the production teams in problem solving, providing specialist assistance and techniques.
• Assist with coaching/mentoring of production teams on problem solving and correct use of problem-solving techniques as required Training.
• Support the training of the production teams.
• Assist with coaching/mentoring of production teams on quality analyses and correct use of analytical techniques Continuous Improvement.
• Carry out specialized analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Determine additional analytical work required evaluating continuous improvement opportunities.
• Take part in regional and divisional process optimisation initiatives as required.

Key Attributes & Competencies:

• Good understanding of the principles and practices of VPO Skills.

• Proactive.

• Proven leadership ability.

• Ability to utilize computer programmes.

• Analytical ability.

• Communication skills and interpersonal skills.

• Problem solving skills.

• Precision and accuracy, attention to detail.

• Numeracy.

• Work in teams.

• Communicate effectively in the workplace.

• Contribute to self and team development.

Minimum Requirements:

• Min National Diploma Biotechnology or Food Science is compulsory.

• BTech in Biotechnology or equivalent (Advantageous).

• 2-3 Years in Laboratory, and understanding of process control within the micro laboratory.

Additional Information:

• Band: X

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements.