Lab Assistant

Key Performance Areas
- Communicate any nonconformances for materials that do not meet specifications
- Ensure that quality standards are always adhered to
- Responsible for sampling and testing of all incoming materials according to the relevant procedures
- Ensure all equipment is calibrated, in good working order and documents are recorded correctly
- Ensure all deliveries are accompanied with the relevant documentation
- Manage the printing of labels pertaining to all incoming goods (on hold, released, rejected)
- Complete and file test schedules as per the analysis number;
- Manage the approval of "positives" for the Bottle Printing department
- Ensure that the version code is correct for all approved print artwork
- Test packaging materials against specifications in order to release materials on time
- Keep abreast with changes to specifications and regulations for packaging materials
- Complete all relevant documentation regarding the testing of packaging materials
- Report any rejections pertaining to packaging material to the,QC Manager
- Ensure the batch number of products, GRN and COA correspond to packaging materials received
- Ensure ISO standards are implemented and maintained
Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in the laboratory and in all areas of work
- Ensure work area is always kept clean and tidy
- Maintain cleanliness of the laboratory and production floors to minimise waste.

Requirements
- A minimum requirement of a technical qualification (NQF 4 5) will be preferred.
- Prior knowledge of ISO/GMP/HACCP standards needed.
- Intermediate level of computer literacy is required.
- 2 3 years experience in a laboratory.
- The ideal candidate will display excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and display excellent influencing and communication skills (verbal and written).