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Laboratory Manager

Pty
3 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Swellendam, South Africa
Lab Manager
Description
The main purpose of this position is to take responsibility for the effective management and training of the laboratory employee compliment; execution and continuous maintenance of the laboratory functions, procedures, and test methods; ensuring effective operation, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments on all SOILL sites; and the continual assurance of food safety and quality per the companies Food Safety and Quality Management System.

Duties & Responsibilities



Responsibilities
  • The general operation, service and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
  • Ensure calibration and verification checks are performed on laboratory instrumentation
  • Manage the implementation, maintenance and improvement of an ISO Laboratory Management System
  • Handling of general queries and requests from internal departments and external customers
  • Conducting monthly safety checks as and where necessary
  • Handling special COA requests
  • Verification of test results and product information
  • Conduct method validation and quality verification checks
  • Investigate and report on questionable test results
  • Responsible for laboratory functions and general tasks relating to food safety and quality
  • Assist with training and verification of training effectiveness
  • Participate in internal assessments and audits
  • Ensure that cleanliness and safety standard are maintained in the Laboratory
  • Assist with research projects and conduct test studies
  • Interpret data and write reports
  • Assist with the purchasing of Laboratory chemicals and consumables
  • Preparing the Laboratory budget
  • Ensure preparation and handling of product samples as per External Analysis Schedule
  • Ensure adherence to Sampling Plans as per the Company policies and procedures

Health and Safety
  • Participate in safety forums created by Soill for example safety meetings and safety talks
  • Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / management
  • Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
  • Attend safety education and refresher programmes
  • Comply with safety policies and procedures at Soill
  • Distribute safety information as and when required
  • Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times

Employee management and development
  • Ensure overall compliance to relevant procedures and policies.
  • Ensure that all team members have clearly defined job profiles
  • Regular goal review completed to assess achievement of results
  • Support, coaching and mentoring is continuously provided to ensure that objectives are
  • met
  • Ensure that development plans are in place for each employee
  • Appropriate allocation of resources to meet operational demands
  • Ensure that events/activities taking place in the team are effectively communicated within team
  • Ensure adequate succession planning in order to meet ongoing and anticipated business requirements

Student management and development
  • Ensure students are trained and verified
  • Ensure students research projects and practical exposure are aligned with institutes requirements and business objectives
  • Ensure institutes WIL implementation plan is successfully integrated within the department
  • Support, coaching and mentoring is continuously provided to ensure that objectives are met
  • Ensure all supporting documentation for WIL requirement is submitted timeously

Desired Experience & Qualification



Requirements
Qualification and Experience
  • BSc Honors Degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology or Food Sciences
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in a managerial capacity
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in a laboratory
  • Implementation of the ISO 17025 Management System
  • Knowledge of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (HACCP, ISO, and FSSC)
  • Knowledge of specialized laboratory instruments (GC, ICP, NIR, Lovibond, Spectrophotometer, HPLC-GC-MS)

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Analytically minded and logical thinker
  • Quality and food safety orientated
  • Commitment and ownership
  • Continuously willing to learn
  • Integrity and drive

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