Qualifications and Other Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Science or any related field.

• Food and Beverage background is an added advantage

• Proven computer skills (Word, Excel, and Power Point)

• Report writing skills

• Trend and report on all results at Food Safety and QC meetings

• Perform tasks which relate to food quality and food safety when requested.

• Ensure clean as you go procedures and GLP procedures are adhered to.

Level of Education: Bachelor or Diploma

SCOPE OF JOB:

Raw materials:

Ensure all relevant documents are received per batch of raw materials received.

Ensure that all incoming raw materials are sampled and tested as per the required GLP’s.

Ensure retention samples for each batch of raw material received are kept.

Blended Product:

Test all blended batches as per the routine QC checks to methods documented in the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) file/ or as

Report any deviations on the blended product to the QC Manager.

Ensure retention samples for each batch of blended product is taken are kept as per the GLP Procedure

Generate COA’s for packed blends and make them available to customers when requested

In Process:

Assist with factory quality issues.

Ensure all relevant Process Control Sheets are completed by the relevant parties for each batch manufactured.

Ensure full traceability is obtained throughout the manufacturing process

Conduct and record random checks on packed products:

• Weights
• Seal integrity
• Label placement and label information

Ensure line clearance and cleaning procedure is followed between different batched packed

Report any deviations on the packed product to the QC Manager and the Production Manager.

Laboratory equipment

Work with sensitive laboratory equipment in a safely and efficient manner.

Calibrate laboratory equipment as per GLP requirements immediately at start of shift and calibration documents are completed when testing.

Prepare reagents as per GLP requirements when/ where applicable and refresh buffers when testing.

Ensure all retention samples are placed in relevant containers when testing has been completed, with the batch details and MAN & BB details recorded on the pouch.

• Ensure all relevant documents are received per batch of raw materials received.
• Ensure that all incoming raw materials are sampled and tested as per the required GLP’s.
• Ensure retention samples for each batch of raw material received are kept.
• Test all blended batches as per the routine QC checks to methods documented in the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) file/ or as
• Report any deviations on the blended product to the QC Manager.
• Ensure retention samples for each batch of blended product is taken are kept as per the GLP Procedure
• Generate COA’s for packed blends and make them available to customers when requested
• Assist with factory quality issues.
• Ensure all relevant Process Control Sheets are completed by the relevant parties for each batch manufactured.
• Ensure full traceability is obtained throughout the manufacturing process
• Conduct and record random checks on packed products:
• Weights
• Seal integrity
• Label placement and label information
• Ensure line clearance and cleaning procedure is followed between different batched packed
• Report any deviations on the packed product to the QC Manager and the Production Manager.
• Work with sensitive laboratory equipment in a safely and efficient manner.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment as per GLP requirements immediately at start of shift and calibration documents are completed when testing.
• Prepare reagents as per GLP requirements when/ where applicable and refresh buffers when testing.
• Ensure all retention samples are placed in relevant containers when testing has been completed, with the batch details and MAN & BB details recorded on the pouch.

• Computer skills (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• Report writing skills
• Ability to work with sensitive laboratory equipment in a safely and efficient manner.
• Adherence to GLP procedures.

• Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Science or any related field.
• Food and Beverage background is an added advantage