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Laboratory Analyst / Technologist job vacancy in Paarl.
Our client is looking for a friendly and professional laboratory analyst / technologist with great analytical and communication skills, to join their dynamic team.
The purpose of the position is to prepare Buchu oil orders and samples as per client requests, assist with quality control analysis and stock control.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Formulation and preparation of Buchu oil orders and samples as per specification
- Quality control analysis:
- Specific gravity
- Refractive Index
- Aldehyde determination
- Gas chromatography analysis
- Ensure calibration of instruments are up to date − Stock control assistance
- Buchu oil stock list update as per incoming or outgoing batches
- Assist with stocktaking − Laboratory assistance
- Ensure calibration of instruments is up to date
- Monitoring and ordering of laboratory consumables
- Assistance with FSSC and annual certification
Minimum Requirements:
- BSc degree / Diploma in Chemistry or Food Science
- Experience with GC analyses recommended, but not essential
- Refraction and distillation experience non-negotiable
- 2 – 3 Years’ laboratory experience advantageous
- Have a good sense of smell – only non-smokers qualify
- Own vehicle with valid driver’s (non-negotiable)
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Fluent in both Afrikaans and English (non-negotiable)
- Proficient in MS Office, including Outlook
- Organised
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong capability to multitask, organise, (re)prioritise and streamline tasks
- Proactive, solution-oriented, independent, and team-centric